Q: Medical Benefits

100% of medical treatment costs covered by workers' compensation insurance. No co-payments or deductibles required. Employer’s insurance carrier chooses the doctor and controls treatment. If treatment is denied, we file Motions for Medical Treatment to enforce your rights.

Q: Temporary Disability Benefits

Injured workers are entitled to 70% of their average weekly wage , up to the state maximum. If an employer cannot accommodate light-duty work , benefits continue. Benefits last up to 400 weeks (about 7.5 years), after which permanent disability may apply.

Q: Permanent Disability Benefits

After medical treatment, workers may be entitled to permanent disability compensation . Both sides present medical expert evaluations to determine the level of impairment. Settlements are negotiated or awarded by a Judge of Compensation . Claims can be reopened within two years if the condition worsens.

Q: Death Benefits

If a work-related injury results in death , dependents may receive benefits based on the employee’s wages.

Q: Legal Fees

No upfront fees for workers' compensation cases. Attorney fees are set by the Judge of Compensation and cannot exceed 25% of the final award. In many cases, the insurance carrier pays a portion of the legal fees.

Question 1

Medical Benefits

Accepted Answer

100% of medical treatment costs covered by workers' compensation insurance.
No co-payments or deductibles required.
Employer’s insurance carrier chooses the doctor and controls treatment.
If treatment is denied, we file Motions for Medical Treatment to enforce your rights.

Question 2

Temporary Disability Benefits

Accepted Answer

Injured workers are entitled to 70% of their average weekly wage, up to the state maximum.
If an employer cannot accommodate light-duty work, benefits continue.
Benefits last up to 400 weeks (about 7.5 years), after which permanent disability may apply.

Question 3

Permanent Disability Benefits

Accepted Answer

After medical treatment, workers may be entitled to permanent disability compensation.
Both sides present medical expert evaluations to determine the level of impairment.
Settlements are negotiated or awarded by a Judge of Compensation.
Claims can be reopened within two years if the condition worsens.

Question 4

Death Benefits

Accepted Answer

If a work-related injury results in death, dependents may receive benefits based on the employee’s wages.

Question 5

Legal Fees

Accepted Answer

No upfront fees for workers' compensation cases.
Attorney fees are set by the Judge of Compensation and cannot exceed 25% of the final award.
In many cases, the insurance carrier pays a portion of the legal fees.

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