Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L & I) announced that the statewide average weekly wage for injuries occurring on and after Jan. 1, 2010 would be $845 per week. The average weekly wage for 2009 was $836.
According to the L & I website, under the Workers' Compensation Act, injured workers are entitled to wage-loss benefits equal to two-thirds of their weekly wage for a work-related injury.
How much money you will receive while on workers' compensation depends on:
- Whether you are on total or partial disability
- How long you have been employed by your employer
- Whether you were working for more than one employer at the time of your injury
- How much you regularly earn from your employer
If you've been injured on the job, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. Contact the offices of Michael J. O'Connor & Associates. We'll help you get the compensation you deserve.
