The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry has published and released the new Average Weekly Wage maximum for 2023. The average weekly wage sets the Total Temporary Disability and Total Partial Disability rates for workers’ compensation cases for the 2023 year. In other words, it establishes what weekly or biweekly benefits will be paid to injured workers who are out of work due to a work-related injury. Injured workers who are out of work due to a work-related injury do not receive 100% of their wages, but a percentage based on the average weekly wage established by the Department.
The new maximum average weekly wage has been set at $1,273.00 per week, an increase from $1,205.00 per week in 2022. It is important to understand the new rates are applicable for injuries that occur on or after January 1, 2023. The table that establishes disability rates will be published in the Pennsylvania Bulletin on December 17, 2022. We will provide additional information for injured workers when that is published.
Correct and proper calculations of an injured worker’s average weekly wage is critical in a case to be sure the injured workers is being paid the benefits they deserve based on their wages. Not only does average weekly wage impact weekly disability benefits, but also settlement amounts, since everything is based on the established disability rate.
If you have been injured at work, it is imperative you get experienced workers’ compensation legal representation. Workers’ compensation is complex area of law that often involves medical evidence, factual evidence, and full litigation. Mooney Law has recovered tens of millions of dollars for injured workers throughout Pennsylvania. Better yet, Mooney Law always offers absolutely FREE consultations for injured workers. Injured workers should not trust workers compensation insurance carriers. They are not looking out for your interest, they are looking out for their financial interest. Call today at 717-200-HELP or 717-632-4656. You can also email us for a consultation at info@mooney4law.com. For more information, visit our website at Mooney4Law.com.
