Workers’ compensation provides the following benefits:
Medical benefits: L&I will cover medical bills directly related to your injury as long as it is deemed necessary by your primary care provider.
Wage replacement: If you miss work because of your injury, L&I will pay for a portion of your lost wages. You would recover somewhere between 60 to 75 percent of the income you earned, depending on your number of dependents.
Permanent disability: If your injury results in partial or total permanent disability, you would qualify for additional payments. The amount of the payment will depend on the nature and extent of your injury.
Your lawyer can help you ensure that your disability is appropriately classified and that you receive the benefits you deserve.