Such an injury/illness usually renders a person permanently disabled. In which case the person would receive WCI benefits for life. WCI pays all medical bills, all rehabilitative costs, 66 2/3%-80% of lost wages, and other benefits that are applicable. The terms of qualification and benefits are established by the laws of the state in which the person lives or the state where the injury/illness was incurred, and can be very different.
Was it an on the job injury?
i lost a finger in 1983 do i get money for that
Are you a teacher or otherwise employed at the school, or a parent at the school? If you were at work when the injury happened, were operating in the normal scope of your duties, it may be covered under Work Comp.
Yes
what earnings must i report to workmans comp
Although it is illegal to claim the injury in a job other than the one you were injured in, all you "have" to do is pay taxes and die.
no
Yes - even in the absence of a workers comp policy, the employer is responsible for a work related injury
It is illegal for a company to fire you after a Workmans Comp injury has been reported. Retain an injury lawyer ASAP. Good Luck
Your injury is work related, so your H.R. manager, or benefits adminstrator will be able to guide you through the proper procedures.
4.5%
As each state's criteria for eligibility and amount of workman's comp payable differs, you need to contact your state's office for clarification.