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How Much Does Construction Fall Injuries Cost to Treat? What's Your Case Worth?
Injuries from falls at height in construction settings. The leading cause of death in construction industry. Often involves multiple trauma.
Mild
$5.0K — $15K
treatment cost
Moderate
$15K — $75K
treatment cost
Severe
$75K — $300K
treatment cost
Settlement Multipliers for Construction Fall Injuries
Insurance adjusters use the multiplier method to calculate settlements. Your medical bills and lost wages are multiplied by a severity factor:
| Severity | Multiplier | Medical Costs | Settlement Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mild | 1.5x - 2x | $5,000 - $15,000 | $13,980 - $42,240 |
| Moderate | 2x - 3x | $15,000 - $75,000 | $53,040 - $273,960 |
| Severe | 3x - 5x | $75,000 - $300,000 | $311,400 - $1,704,000 |
Formula: Total Settlement = (Medical Bills + Lost Wages) x Severity Multiplier. Use our calculator for a personalized estimate.
Treatment Breakdown by Phase
Emergency Care
$1,019 — $1,698| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT head/brain without contrast | 70450 | $65 | $98 - $163 |
| MRI lumbar spine without contrast | 72148 | $85 | $128 - $214 |
| CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast | 74178 | $114 | $171 - $285 |
| Emergency department visit - high complexity | 99285 | $192 | $287 - $479 |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 99291 | $223 | $334 - $557 |
Rehabilitation
$1,840 — $3,067| Procedure | Code | Medicare Rate | Est. Commercial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Therapeutic exercises, each 15 minutes | 97110 | $21 | $1,118 - $1,863 |
| Therapeutic activities, each 15 minutes | 97530 | $20 | $722 - $1,204 |
Recovery Timeline
Mild 6 weeks
Moderate 16 weeks
Severe 40 weeks
Recovery timelines are estimates and vary by individual circumstances.