If I am Unable to Work After an Industrial Injury, how long do I Have to Wait to Receive my Time Loss Compensation

The law provides that the Department of Labor & Industries or the self-insured employer shall pay time loss within 14 days of the date the Department or self-insured employer receives the report of accident. The report of accident must include certification by your treating physician that you are unable to work as a direct result of the industrial injury. Time loss for the day of the injury and the three days following are only payable if you remain unable to work for at least 14 days after the date of the industrial injury and your treating physician certifies your inability to work.

More Workers’ Compensation related FAQs:

• What is the difference between an industrial injury and an occupational disease claim?
• What are the time limits for filing an industrial injury or an occupational disease claim?
• What if my industrial injury worsens a physical condition I already had?
• What do I do if the Department rejects my claim or denies benefits on my claim?
• How do I protest or appeal an unfavorable order from the Department of Labor & Industries or my self-insured employer?
• Can I sue my employer or my co-worker for causing the injury?
• Can I sue someone else for causing my injury?
• If I am unable to work after an industrial injury, how long do I have to wait to receive my time loss compensation?
• How is my time loss compensation calculated?
• Can I see my own doctor for treatment for my industrial injury?
• What if I can’t go back to my old job or the type of work I used to be able to do?
• What are Vocational Options?
• I can’t return to my old job. Am I guaranteed a new job at my old pay rate following retraining?
• When should I talk to a lawyer about my industrial injury claim?
• What if I am never able to return to any type of work because of my industrial injury?
• How does the Department determine if I’m entitled to an L & I pension?
• What is a PPD award and when would I receive that in my claim?
• How do I reopen my claim if my condition worsens after my claim is closed?
• Can I draw Social Security benefits at the same time as I am drawing my time loss or pension benefits?
• Will I get a cost-of-living increase each year?