You will receive a weekly indemnity check that is about 80% of your net wages or 60% of your gross wages. The amount depends on how much you earned for the 13 weeks just prior to the injury date. Married workers with depends get paid more than single workers with no children. The Industrial Commission publishes a book with average gross weekly wages. (AGWW) After calculating your AGWW the lawyer will locate it in the table, then depending on whether or not you are married with dependents, can determine your weekly compensation rate.

How much will I receive for weekly benefits?

 

A: You will receive a weekly indemnity check that is about 80% of your net wages or 60% of your gross wages. The amount depends on how much you earned for the 13 weeks just prior to the injury date. Married workers with depends get paid more than single workers with no children. The Industrial Commission publishes a book with average gross weekly wages. (AGWW) After calculating your AGWW the lawyer will locate it in the table, then depending on whether or not you are married with dependents, can determine your weekly compensation rate.


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