How to Calculate Work Injury & Comp
Estimate temporary disability, permanent impairment and total workers comp exposure.
How this number is built
Calculating it yourself
Step 1
Calculate the average weekly wage from the 52 weeks before the injury, overtime included.
Step 2
Apply your state benefit rate, then cap it at the statutory weekly maximum.
Step 3
Count authorised time off, not every day you felt unable to work.
Step 4
Get the impairment rating from a formal evaluation, not an estimate.
Step 5
Add paid medical and any retraining benefit to see the full value of the file.
What people ask next
Can I sue my employer as well?
Usually not — comp is exclusive. A third party such as an equipment maker or a subcontractor can still be sued separately.
Are comp benefits taxable?
Workers compensation benefits are generally not taxable, unlike ordinary wages.
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