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Hurt at Work: Workers Comp Laws by State

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Workers comp by state is the only kind there is, since no national system pays injured workers. Your state sets your weekly cap, your deadline to report and your appeal rules. Call us first, and an attorney who handles cases in your state gets on it right away.

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What to do first after a work injury

  1. Call us for a free case review. We answer around the clock, and there is no fee unless you win.
  2. Write down the date you were hurt, how it happened and who you told.
  3. Keep every letter, form and check stub you get about your injury.

Why workers comp by state pays so differently

The same injury can pay very different weekly checks across a state line. Georgia caps pay at $800 a week for injuries on or after July 1, 2023.

Illinois caps weekly pay at $2,045.63 for injuries from mid 2026 into early 2027. That gap is $2,045.63 minus $800, or $1,245.63 a week.

Workers comp benefits by state differ in more than pay. Each state also sets its own appeal rules.

Deadline to report a work injury

Every state sets a clock for telling your employer about the injury. Texas gives you 30 days from the date you were hurt.

Michigan allows 90 days. Pennsylvania asks for notice within 21 days to keep full back pay. Miss your deadline and you could lose benefits.

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Each state page lists its weekly cap and its report deadline.

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We take calls from all 50 states. Call now and an attorney who knows your state's rules gets on it.

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Questions injured workers ask

Is workers comp the same in every state?

No. Each state writes its own rules for weekly pay, deadlines and appeals. Call us, and an attorney who handles cases in your state reviews yours for free.

How much does workers comp pay in my state?

Each state caps weekly pay. Georgia caps it at $800 for injuries on or after July 1, 2023, and Florida at $1,358 in 2026. Call for a free review of what you are owed.

How long do I have to report a work injury?

It depends on your state. Texas, Florida and Georgia give 30 days, Michigan gives 90, and Pennsylvania wants notice in 21 days for full back pay. Call us first so you do not miss yours.

What does a workers comp lawyer cost?

Nothing up front. The attorney is paid only out of money recovered, and state law caps that fee. No fee unless you win.

Rates updated Sep 27, 2026

What to do now

You were hurt doing your job, and now the bills keep coming. Pennsylvania wants notice within 21 days for full back pay, so your clock may already be short. Call now for a free case review, and an attorney gets on it right away.

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