http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/index.html LawInfo - Legal Resource Center offers free legal forms and free legal documents that is designed to help consumers and businesses resolve their legal issues http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/my-employer-has-denied-my-claim-what-do-i-do.html If the employer (or its insurer) denies benefits, a hearing may be held before the Industrial Accident Board. In case of failure to reach an agreement with the employer in regard to compensation under the law, file application with the Industrial Accident Board for a hearing on the matters at issue within two years of the date of accidental injury or one year of knowledge of the diagnosis of an occupational disease or an ionizing radiation injury. All forms can be obtained from the Office of Workers` Compensation. <p>Contact the Delaware Office of Workers` Compensation: Phone: (302) 422&shy;1392</p> Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/how-do-i-know-if-my-employer-is-covered-by-wo.html In Delaware, employers with one or more employees are required to carry workers` compensation insurance. Delaware Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/how-long-after-an-injury-do-i-have-to-report.html Immediately notify the employer in writing of any work related injury or occupational disease and request medical services. Failure to give notice or to accept medical services may deprive the employee of the right to compensation.<p>Give promptly to the employer, directly or through a supervisor, notice of any claim for compensation for the period of disability beyond the third day after the accident. In case of fatal injuries, notice must be given by one or more dependents of the deceased or by a person on their behalf. Delaware Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/if-i-am-injured-on-the-job-can-i-choose-the-d.html The injured worker may initially choose the doctor that will treat and manage the work related injury. The employer and/or insure do reserve the right to have you examined by a doctor of their choosing. Delaware Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/if-i-am-unable-to-return-to-the-type-of-work.html If you cannot return to full&shy;time regular work or to your regular job classification due to your injury and you return to modified duty with reduced wages or reduced hours, you are eligible for temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits. These benefits are generally two&shy;thirds of the difference between your average weekly wage at the time of your injury and your current earnings, not to exceed a maximum allowed by law. Delaware Workers' Compensation FAQs Mon, 04 Jun 2007 21:51:22 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/what-workers-compensation-benefits-am-i-entit.html Employees are entitled to payment of medical treatment when injured at work; entitled to payment of lost wages when disabled more than three work days, or if injury results in hospitalization or amputation; and entitled to payments for permanent impairment and disfigurement in certain cases. Delaware Workers' Compensation FAQs Tue, 29 May 2007 21:19:00 GMT http://resources.lawinfo.com/en/Legal-FAQs/Workers-Compensation/Delaware/when-will-my-benefits-begin-and-how-much-will.html Wage&shy;loss benefits will begin 7 days from the date of the work related injury, this includes the date of injury. Wage&shy;loss benefits are paid at a rate 66&shy;2/3% of your average monthly wage up to a maximum weekly rate of $449.60. The minimum weekly workers` compensation rate is $149.87. 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