Tacoma Workers' Compensation Lost Wages Attorney
Recovering Income Benefits in Washington
When you are injured on the job, you are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. Unfortunately, many workers' compensation claims are denied or workers do not receive the full amount of benefits they are owed. At McCarthy Law Office, PLLC, our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages lawyer is here to help you get the benefits you deserve.
If you are having trouble recovering income benefits, call (844) 224-5029 to schedule a free consultation with our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages attorney. We serve clients in Tacoma and the surrounding areas.
Recovering Lost Wages After a Work Accident
If you are injured on the job and are unable to return to work, you may be entitled to recover a portion of your lost wages. In Washington, you can receive from 60%-75% of your weekly earnings in workers' compensation lost wage benefits, known as “Time Loss”. However, if you are partially disabled and can still work, you may be able to recover a portion of your lost earning capacity, known as “Loss of Earning Power” benefits.
Lost earning capacity is determined by your wage loss, your marital status, and the number of your dependents, not to exceed a statutorily imposed maximum rate.
You can also receive workers' compensation benefits if you are injured on the job and are only able to work part-time or at a lower-paying job.
Maximum and Minimum Compensation Rates
The Washington Department of Labor & Industries determines the maximum and minimum compensation rates for workers' compensation benefits each year. For 2024, the maximum compensation rate is $8,416.70 per month, while the minimum compensation rate is $1,262.51 per month.
Our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages attorney can help you calculate your lost wage benefits and ensure you are receiving the correct amount. Call (844) 224-5029 or contact us online today to get started.
Recovering Lost Wages for a Lost Loved One
If your loved one was killed in a work-related accident, you may be able to recover lost wages through workers' compensation. In Washington, the surviving spouse and children are eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits. However, if there is no surviving spouse or children, then other persons who meet the definition of “dependent”, including the worker’s parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and siblings, may potentially have the right to recover benefits.
Benefits are calculated based on the following percentages:
- 60% for the surviving spouse
- 62% for the surviving spouse and one child
- 64% for the surviving spouse and two or more children
- 66% for the surviving spouse and three children
- 68% for the surviving spouse and four children
- 70% for the surviving spouse and five children
- 35% for one child, no surviving spouse
- 50% for two children, no surviving spouse
- 60% for three or more children, no surviving spouse
- [Above not to exceed the statutory maximum rates]
Children can receive benefits until they are 18 years old, or until they are 23 years old if they are enrolled at a full-time course in an accredited school.
Other eligible family members, such as siblings, can receive benefits if there is no surviving spouse, children, or parents, as long as they are deemed dependents.
At McCarthy Law Office, PLLC, we understand that no amount of money can ever make up for the loss of a loved one. However, we are here to help you get the benefits you need to cover your expenses during this difficult time.
What to Do If Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied
If your workers' compensation claim is denied, you have the right to file an appeal. However, you must act quickly. In Washington, you have just 60 days to file for reconsideration or for an appeal after your claim is denied.
When you file an appeal, you will have a hearing before a judge who will determine whether you are entitled to receive benefits. Our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages lawyer can help you gather the necessary evidence and represent you at your hearing. We can also help you file an appeal to the applicable Washington Superior and Appellate Courts, if you do not agree with the judge's decision.
How We Can Help
Recovering workers' compensation benefits can be a difficult and complex process. At McCarthy Law Office, PLLC, our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages attorney can help you file your claim and ensure you are receiving the correct amount of benefits. We can also help you file an appeal if your claim is denied.
Our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages lawyer can also help you recover benefits for other types of wage loss, including:
- Time Loss Benefits
- Loss of Earning Power Benefits
- Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Benefits
- Permanent Total Disability Pension Benefits
Get the Benefits You Deserve
When you are injured on the job, you are entitled to receive workers' compensation benefits to cover your medical expenses and lost wages. However, recovering these benefits can be a difficult and complex process. At McCarthy Law Office, PLLC, our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages attorney is here to help. We can help you file your claim and ensure you are receiving the correct amount of benefits. If your claim is denied, we can also help you file an appeal.
Call (844) 224-5029 to schedule a free consultation with our Tacoma workers' compensation lost wages lawyer. We serve clients in Tacoma and the surrounding areas.
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