HOW ARE MY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION
BENEFITS CALCULATED? When an injury or illness you developed on the job puts you on the sidelines, your financial future is uncertain. Workers’ compensation benefits can keep you financially stable while you focus on your health. In Washington State, benefits include “time-loss” checks to help make up for the paychecks you’re missing.
THIS IS HOW THESE PAYMENTS WORK: HOW MUCH DO I GET IN TIME LOSS COMPENSATION Washington workers’ comp calculates benefits like this: • You receive between 60% and 75% of what you earned on the job. • Your marital status affects exactly how much you get. • The number of children you have also affects the amount. • Your time-loss checks are subject to a maximum amount based on a statewide average.
WHEN DO I RECEIVE MY CHECKS? This is the timing of your payments: • The first three days after your injury are a waiting period. • Checks start within 14 days of your doctor’s notice that you can’t work. • You’ll receive checks twice a month. • Your checks will continue as long as your doctor certifies you can’t work.
Sometimes employers and insurance companies try to shortchange or delay your benefits. The lawyers at BOTHWELL & HAMILL have helped many people like you navigate the workers’ comp system in Washington—AND GET THE MAXIMUM BENEFITS YOU’RE OWED. CONTACT US TODAY!
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