Lost Your Ring Finger in a Work Injury?
Ohio owes you up to $25,620.
If you lost your fourth (ring) finger — or permanently lost its use — in a workplace accident, Ohio law guarantees a fixed cash award of up to $25,620.
Key takeaways
- ✓Ohio BWC pays $25,620 for loss of a fourth finger (20 weeks × $1,281/week for 2026 injuries).
- ✓This is a fixed statutory award — no proof of pain and suffering required.
- ✓You can receive this award even if you returned to work.
- ✓If multiple fingers were injured, each has its own separate award.
- ✓A lawyer ensures every overlapping benefit is filed.
What is a scheduled loss award?
Ohio law assigns the fourth (ring) finger its own scheduled loss value based on its contribution to hand function.
For 2026, the award is $25,620 (20 weeks at $1,281 per week). Ring finger injuries are common in machinery and construction accidents.
The 20-week figure is the statutory measuring period, not the payment timeline.
2026 Ohio BWC fourth finger (ring finger) injury award
$25,620
20 weeks × $1,281 per week
Knowing the award amount is just the beginning.
The BWC does not hand you this money. You must file properly, present the right medical evidence, and fight for every dollar — especially for loss-of-use injuries, which the BWC disputes aggressively. That is what Mike Gruhin does. He has 49+ years of experience winning these exact cases.
Think you qualify for a finger injury award?
Mike reviews every case personally — at no charge.
Why loss-of-use claims are so difficult
Most scheduled loss claims are not amputations. They are loss-of-use claims — where you still have the body part but have permanently lost substantial function. These claims are far more complex and far more aggressively disputed by the BWC.
The BWC will argue you have not lost enough function, that the loss was pre-existing, or that you do not qualify at all. They hire their own doctors to minimize your impairment. Without an experienced lawyer building your medical and legal case, most loss-of-use claims are denied or drastically undervalued.
Mike Gruhin has spent 49+ years winning loss-of-use cases that the BWC tried to deny. He knows exactly what medical evidence is needed, which doctors to work with, and how to present your case at hearing. This is not something you can do on your own.
Related finger and hand injury awards
Each finger carries its own statutory value. Multiple finger injuries mean multiple awards.
Don’t leave money on the table.
The BWC will never tell you about overlapping benefits. Mike identifies every one.
Why your finger injury award may be worth more than $25,620
The scheduled loss is the starting point. Ring finger injuries often accompany other hand damage.
PPD — hand impairment
Grip and hand function loss from ring finger injuries supports separate PPD awards.
Wage loss benefits
If finger loss limits employment, Wage Loss covers the pay difference for up to 200 weeks.
VSSR — safety violations
Machine-related finger injuries often involve safety violations adding 15–50% to benefits.
Multiple finger injuries
Each injured finger has its own scheduled loss value — they stack.
Get your free finger injury case review
Tell us what happened. Mike personally responds — no fee unless we win.
Why you need a lawyer for your finger injury claim
The BWC will not tell you about additional benefits for finger injuries.
Employers minimize claims. A lawyer documents the full impact.
Mike Gruhin has 49+ years of experience. No fee unless we win.
No fee unless we win. Mike works on contingency — you pay nothing upfront, and you owe nothing unless he recovers benefits for you. The consultation is free, unlimited in time, and completely confidential.
49+ years fighting for injured workers across Ohio.
Mike has recovered millions in benefits for fourth finger (ring finger) injury victims.
Frequently asked questions
Your finger injury could be worth
$25,620 — or more.
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