Frequently Asked Questions
How does the workers’ compensation judge calculate how much money you get?
When calculating the amount of benefits you will receive on a weekly basis, the Judge looks at your gross average weekly wage. In most cases, an injured worker will receive two-thirds of their gross average weekly wage every week that the work injury causes them to be off work. There are a few exceptions to this general rule.
If your average weekly wage is $75/week or less, then you will receive 100 percent of your wages each week that you are off. The other exception involves the state of South Carolina, every year, setting the top limit of average weekly wage that a worker can receive, no matter how much money they makes in the average week. Therefore, if you are a highly paid worker and you are hurt, your weekly wage benefit will be lowered to the state mandated average weekly wage.
If you are injured at work, the best thing to do is to contact the workers’ compensation lawyers at the Steinberg Law Firm. We have helped hundreds of injured workers get the benefits they deserve and helped to protect them and their families from financial ruin. There is no downside to contacting us to help you with your work injury claim. The initial consultation is free.
Other Workers’ Compensation FAQs:
- Can I be compensated for missing time from work?
- Do I have to work if my doctor approves “light duty” work?
- How does the workers’ compensation judge calculate how much money you get?
- How long does workers’ compensation last?
- I was injured on the job. Can I file a suit against my employer?
- What are some of the most common work related injuries?
- What does Partial Disability mean under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation law?
- What does Total Disability mean under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation law?
- What Happens if I’ve been hurt on the job and I’m permanently disabled?
- What happens to my job if I’ve been injured?
- What if I need to get back to work, but my doctor hasn’t approved it?
- What if I’ve seen my company doctor but want a second opinion?
- What if the employee dies due to a work injury? What kind of benefits does the family get?
- Why do I need a workers’ compensation lawyer? Shouldn’t I just contact the insurance company by myself?
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When calculating the amount of benefits you will receive on a weekly basis, the Judge looks at your gross average weekly wage. In most cases, an injured worker will receive two-thirds of their gross average weekly wage every week that the work injury causes them to be off work. There are a few exceptions to this general rule.
If your average weekly wage is $75/week or less, then you will receive 100 percent of your wages each week that you are off. The other exception involves the state of South Carolina, every year, setting the top limit of average weekly wage that a worker can receive, no matter how much money they makes in the average week. Therefore, if you are a highly paid worker and you are hurt, your weekly wage benefit will be lowered to the state mandated average weekly wage.
If you are injured at work, the best thing to do is to contact the workers’ compensation lawyers at the Steinberg Law Firm. We have helped hundreds of injured workers get the benefits they deserve and helped to protect them and their families from financial ruin. There is no downside to contacting us to help you with your work injury claim. The initial consultation is free.
Other Workers’ Compensation FAQs:
- Can I be compensated for missing time from work?
- Do I have to work if my doctor approves “light duty” work?
- How does the workers’ compensation judge calculate how much money you get?
- How long does workers’ compensation last?
- I was injured on the job. Can I file a suit against my employer?
- What are some of the most common work related injuries?
- What does Partial Disability mean under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation law?
- What does Total Disability mean under South Carolina’s workers’ compensation law?
- What Happens if I’ve been hurt on the job and I’m permanently disabled?
- What happens to my job if I’ve been injured?
- What if I need to get back to work, but my doctor hasn’t approved it?
- What if I’ve seen my company doctor but want a second opinion?
- What if the employee dies due to a work injury? What kind of benefits does the family get?
- Why do I need a workers’ compensation lawyer? Shouldn’t I just contact the insurance company by myself?
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