You can use these tables to determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to after an accident at work.
If you are injured at work, unlike if you were injured in another way, such as a car accident caused by a negligent driver, in most cases you cannot sue your employer. Instead, you must usually pursue your claim through the workers' compensation system.
The good news is that you don't have to prove that your employer was negligent to receive compensation (unlike in a traditional personal injury case). Whenever you become sick or injured as a direct result of your job or job duties, you should be able to receive benefits from workers' compensation insurance. These can include coverage for your medical bills as well as benefits for temporary or permanent partial or total disability.
However, you need to know how much you should receive in these benefits to protect your rights, especially since you won't be able to get compensation for things you're normally entitled to in other damages, such as pain and suffering. These tables will help you determine the value of your case.
In many cases, workers' compensation claims are settled, which means you agree to a lump sum payment and release your employer from any future cost-coverage obligations. Only by reviewing these tables and learning how much you should be entitled to can you determine whether a settlement offer is fair and appropriate for your situation.