Do you get paid when your on workmans comp?
Depending on the laws in your state, you are likely eligible for regular time loss compensation benefits if you are unable to work as a result of your industrial injuries. The amount you will receive is a percentage of your wages at the date of injury. In many states, the percentage is 66 2/3%.
How long can you be off work on workers comp?
A Workers’ Compensation claim must be made within six months of the date of injury or incident. However, this six month time limit may be extended to three years, but only in certain circumstances where there is a reasonable cause for not making the claim earlier.
Is Workmans Comp considered disability?
The difference is that disability income insurance covers injuries and illnesses that occur both on and off the job, while workers’ compensation, again, only kicks into gear for work-related illnesses or injuries.
Ben Winter, P.A. focuses its practice in the areas of Social Security Disability and Workers Compensation in St Petersburg, Florida. For more information, go to our web site www.benwinterlaw.com or call (727) 822-0100.