Weekly Benefit Amount

An injured worker’s weekly benefit amount is an extremely important factor in a workers’ compensation claim. Except in some unusual circumstances, the weekly benefit amount is what an injured worker will receive on a weekly basis for both healing period and permanency benefits. As long as the amount is figured correctly, it is not subject to change, as there is no cost of living increase in the workers’ compensation statutes. Because the weekly benefit amount is such an extremely important factor, it is very important the amount be properly calculated. According to the workers’ compensation statutes, there are numerous ways weekly benefits can be calculated, depending upon how the injured worker is paid. It is not uncommon for our office to find the weekly benefit amount has been miscalculated. These miscalculations by the insurance company can shortchange an injured worker by several dollars, or even hundreds of dollars per week. Due to the importance of a proper weekly benefit calculation, it may be in an injured worker’s best interest to review the calculations with an attorney that is both knowledgeable and experienced in Iowa workers’ compensation, and in calculating benefits.

For more information about this, we encourage you to contact us at our Cedar Rapids law firm.