How do they calculate lost wages in a NY comp case?
引用于 colinbernard 在 4 4月 2026, 3:45 上午I’m still pretty new to all this after hurting my wrist at a retail store in Manhattan, and honestly the paperwork is making my head spin. My employer says I should get some percentage of my average weekly wage, but nobody can explain what counts as “earnings” or if my overtime from last year matters. I’ve been trying to learn how these settlements actually work before I agree to anything, and I keep seeing the name Edward Seplavy workers comp lawyer NY pop up when I search for clear explanations. Does anyone here know whether they base it on gross or take home pay, and if tips count for non restaurant jobs? I don’t want to get lowballed just because I don't understand the formula.
I’m still pretty new to all this after hurting my wrist at a retail store in Manhattan, and honestly the paperwork is making my head spin. My employer says I should get some percentage of my average weekly wage, but nobody can explain what counts as “earnings” or if my overtime from last year matters. I’ve been trying to learn how these settlements actually work before I agree to anything, and I keep seeing the name Edward Seplavy workers comp lawyer NY pop up when I search for clear explanations. Does anyone here know whether they base it on gross or take home pay, and if tips count for non restaurant jobs? I don’t want to get lowballed just because I don't understand the formula.