My checks are not the correct amount, what can I do?
Workers’ Compensation Checks are not the Correct Amount, What can I do?
If an injured worker is suffering a wage loss as a result of their injuries, they may be entitled to workers’ compensation wages loss benefits including temporary total disability benefits, temporary partial disability benefits, or even permanent total disability benefits. These checks are based on the injured workers average weekly wage. These benefits are depending upon the type of benefit.
If an injured worker is not receiving the correct amount, they may be able to request a conference before a workers’ compensation judge to get the insurance company to pay the correct. They may also be able to contact the Department of Labor and Industry to review the checks and determine whether the employer and insurer are inappropriately the wrong wage loss benefits.
Additionally, the injured worker can talk to a lawyer about filing a Claim Petition to obtain the correct amount of wage loss benefits. Sometimes, this may be the best option as there may be issues as to what the correct average weekly wage is and what the underpayment of wage loss benefits may be.