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Short answer: Typically in California, undergoing surgery for a work-related injury results in an increased workers' compensation settlement. In California, workers' compensation generally covers the costs of necessary surgeries related to work injuries.

People who have sustained a permanent injury as the result of an on-the-job accident are entitled to a lump-sum settlement award. In a lump sum workers' comp settlement, you will receive the full amount of compensation at the time of the settlement.

If you experience 100% disability due to an accident, it is likely that your disability payments will amount to approximately ? of your average weekly income. In the case of less than 100% disability, the weekly payment rate for permanent disability typically falls within the range of $160 to $290.

1. $13.2 million workers comp settlement for ironworker struck by a car (California) Wanting a better life for his family, 30-year-old San Diego resident Rafael Pineda agreed to relocate more than 200 miles away from his wife and three kids to work as an ironworker for an industrial project in Long Beach.

The state of Illinois' compensation rate is two-thirds (66 2/3%) of the employee's average weekly wage. The rate is subject to the state's minimum and maximum compensation rates based on the date the victim was harmed.

In California, if you are injured on the job, you are entitled to receive two-thirds of your pretax gross wage. This is set by state law and also has a maximum allowable amount.

Typically, the employer and employee work together to determine the total weekly compensation to be paid (not to exceed 162 weeks). This number is then multiplied by 60% of the employee's AWW to determine total compensation.