If you are unable to work following your work-related injury, you are entitled to the payment of weekly workers’ compensation benefits due to your inability to work. The weekly compensation rate is based on the average of the 52-week gross wages earned by you prior to the date of your injury. The net benefit to you is approximately 75% of the employee’s net pay, after federal and state tax deductions. An attorney can assist in confirming that your workers’ compensation benefit is correct by requesting the wages from the employer to ensure the accuracy of the calculated rate.