How long does it take to get a payout from workers compensation? How much money will I get per week??
The answer to this depends on many factors. According to the rules, the Insurance Carrier who has received written notice of an injury and has not disputed the injury shall begin benefits no later than the 7th day after accrual date which is the 8th day after “disability” begins.
For Workers’ Compensation purposes, “disability” means the day the injured worker is unable to obtain and retain employment at the same wages as the wages before the injury because of the injury.
Be aware that are no guarantees the weekly benefits (TIBs) will start then. There are many things that would prevent this. It is important for the adjuster to have the medical form (DWC 73) from your treating doctor which either takes you off work or gives you restrictions that the employer cannot accommodate.
It is also important for your employer to timely submit the notice you got hurt to the Insurance Company. The above refers to TIBs which are the weekly checks paid by the Carrier to replace lost wages and is 70% of your Average Weekly Wage (AWW).
There are no settlements in Texas Workers’ Compensation.
For Workers’ Compensation purposes, “disability” means the day the injured worker is unable to obtain and retain employment at the same wages as the wages before the injury because of the injury.
Be aware that are no guarantees the weekly benefits (TIBs) will start then. There are many things that would prevent this. It is important for the adjuster to have the medical form (DWC 73) from your treating doctor which either takes you off work or gives you restrictions that the employer cannot accommodate.
It is also important for your employer to timely submit the notice you got hurt to the Insurance Company. The above refers to TIBs which are the weekly checks paid by the Carrier to replace lost wages and is 70% of your Average Weekly Wage (AWW).
There are no settlements in Texas Workers’ Compensation.
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