While you are not able to work due to a work-related accident, you are entitled to Temporary Total Disability, or TTD, payments. The amount of TTD that you are supposed to receive is two-thirds of your average weekly wage. This is based on the wages that you received over the last year. There are minimums and maximums as to the amount that you can receive. Computation of the average weekly wage can be a difficult issue if the injured worker frequently worked overtime or had a second job. Making sure that your average weekly wage for your worker's compensation case is correctly computed is an important part of making sure that you receive all of the compensation you deserve, as the average weekly wage is also the basis for computing the lump sum settlement you are entitled to based on the extent of the permanent disability from your injury. If you have any doubt that your average weekly wage is being counted properly, you should contact an experienced Chicago worker's compensation lawyer to help protect your rights.
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How is the amount of my worker's comp check computed?

 

A: While you are not able to work due to a work-related accident, you are entitled to Temporary Total Disability, or TTD, payments.  The amount of TTD that you are supposed to receive is two-thirds of your average weekly wage.  This is based on the wages that you received over the last year.  There are minimums and maximums as to the amount that you can receive.

Computation of the average weekly wage can be a difficult issue if the injured worker frequently worked overtime or had a second job.

Making sure that your average weekly wage for your worker's compensation case is correctly computed is an important part of making sure that you receive all of the compensation you deserve, as the average weekly wage is also the basis for computing the lump sum settlement you are entitled to based on the extent of the permanent disability from your injury.

If you have any doubt that your average weekly wage is being counted properly, you should contact an experienced Chicago worker's compensation lawyer to help protect your rights.


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  • The Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C.
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    Suite 710
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  • 5215 Old Orchard Road
    Suite 710
    Skokie, IL 60077
  • Phone: 312.263.1080
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    9th Floor
    Chicago, IL 60601
  • Phone: 312.263.1080
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