Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation
How much will I get on Workers' Compensation?
Most injured workers receiving Pennsylvania workers compensation benefits will receive roughly two thirds of their pre-entry average weekly wage, unless you make above certain statutory maximums, or below certain statutory minimums.
Workers with a quite low pre-injury average weekly wage may get as much as ninety percent ( 90%) of their pre-injury average weekly wage as workers' compensation, and that amount will be tax-free.
The way your average weekly wage and resulting workers' compensation benefit rate are calculated change depending on how long you worked for your employer, how you were paid, and other factors. Even if you are injured before you receive your first paycheck, the law provides a way to determine your proper rate.
As a starting point, your employer is required to prepare a "Statement of Wages" when you loose time from employment due to a work injury. The purpose of this form is to give you a breakdown of your past earnings, per the requirements of the Workers' Compensation Act. If your employer fails to provide such a form, or if it appears that they are "fudging" the numbers, it is important that you contact an attorney immediately to discuss your rights.
If you would like to talk to us about the correct calculation of your preinjury average weekly wage, or if you have questions about how much you should be getting in workers' compensation benefits, please call me. There is no charge for such a telephone consultation, and I will be happy to help you.
If you are in the Media or Broomall area, or anywhere in reach of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, call us for advice regarding your work injury. We help injured workers get every penny to which they are entitled under our workers compensation system, also referred to by some as workmens compensation, workmans compensation, workers comp, etc. We can calculate exactly how much you should be getting. If the amount of benefits we calculate is more than you are being paid, we can act to quickly correct and increase your compensation rate. Speak with a fine lawyer, attorney Tim Kennedy, one of the most experienced and competent lawyers, attorneys, attornies you will find.
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