In Texas, your workers' compensation benefits are not equal to your pre-injury salary.  Instead, benefit rates are calculated using your Average Weekly Wage. Your Average Weekly Wage (AWW) is the average amount of money your employer paid you each week in the 13 weeks before your injury or illness.   If you did not work for your employer for 13 weeks prior to your injury, your average weekly wage may be calculated using earnings of an employee who has the same or similar job as you.  Your Average Weekly Wage also includes other non-pecuniary benefits your employer pays.  There are different rules applicable for School District Employees.

Calculating your average weekly wage correctly is very important.  This figure determines the rate of indemnity benefits you will receive.  It is very important not to rely on the numbers provided by the insurance carrier, contact Scruggs Law Firm today- we can help determine your correct average weekly wage and fight to make sure you receive the maximum benefit rate allowed.