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If you have been injured at work, you have the right to receive benefits. It's that simple. Unfortunately, the system you need to go through to get those benefits is anything but simple. It's extremely complex, and your employer and the workers' comp insurance company will fight you every step of the way. You need a lawyer on your side who can even the odds and fight back.

Temporary and Permanent Disability Benefits

Temporary disability benefits are untaxed payments you get from your employer if you cannot do your usual job while recovering from your injury or illness. If you can do some work while recovering but earn less than before the injury, you will receive temporary partial disability benefits. If you cannot work at all while recovering you will receive temporary total disability benefits. As a general rule, you are paid two-thirds of your gross (pre-tax) wages at the time of injury, with minimum and maximum rates set by law. Your wages are figured out by using all forms of income you receive from work: wages, food, lodging, tips, commissions, overtime and bonuses. Wages can also include earnings from work you did at other jobs at the time you were injured. Moreover, you have the right to receive medical treatment right away.