Our workers' compensation benefits are based on a calculation of your average weekly wages. This sum is an average of the wages you received in the 13 weeks preceding your injury. From this amount, your benefits are determined based on the category of compensation to which you are entitled. The possible categories are:
Temporary total disability benefits – If you are completely unable to perform work duties due to a total disability for a temporary amount of time, you are eligible to receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage up to a maximum amount of $575 per week. You may receive this amount for up to 400 weeks.
Temporary partial disability benefits – If you have experienced a temporary partial personal injury that limits your ability to work, you can receive two-thirds of the difference between your average weekly wage before the injury and your wage after. This benefit may be paid out for up to 350 weeks.
Permanent partial disability benefits – If you have a permanent partial disability that involves the loss of a body part, such as a limb, your payments are calculated according to a schedule under the applicable workers' compensation laws.