As with most legal answers, it depends on the individual circumstances of your case such as the severity of the burn and the type of work you do. Just remember that workers’ compensation in Arizona provides the following benefits:
Medical expenses. This includes compensation for all medical costs and treatments associated with your work-related burn, including hospital and emergency room visits, prescription medications, doctor’s visits, medical examinations and diagnostics, physical therapy, and reimbursement for travel expenses to attend medical appointments.
Lost wages/disability. If your burn injury is catastrophic and debilitating, your benefits will equal 2/3 of your average monthly wage, up to the state’s maximum benefit amount. Lost income benefits fall into one of four categories: temporary total disability (TTD), temporary partial disability (TPD), permanent partial disability (PPD) and permanent total disability (PTD).
Death benefits. In the event of a fatal burn accident at work, the worker’s surviving dependents — spouse, children/stepchildren, parents, siblings and/or other dependents — may receive compensation for the death of their loved one. Generally, death benefits pay up to 2/3 of the deceased worker’s average monthly wage. In addition, the insurance company must pay up to $5,000 for the worker’s funeral and burial expenses.
The only way to accurately calculate how much compensation you’re owed for a work-related burn is to consult an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer.