My doctor has stated that I will be out of work for 2 months, how am I supposed to makes ends meet?

Should your doctor state that you cannot work as a result of injuries suffered in a work accident, you should be able to apply for, and receive wage benefits for your “temporary total disability”. The Virginia Workers’ Compensation laws allow for a payment of 66 2/3% of you average weekly wage based on your earnings for the 52 weeks before the work accident. If you usually earned $1,000.00 per week before the accident, all other things being equal, you would be entitled to $666.66 in benefits on a weekly basis while you are totally disabled. If you think that you are not being paid at the correct compensation rate, it is highly recommended that you speak with an experienced Worker’s Compensation Lawyer.