A common issue in the workers’ compensation world is properly setting the claimant’s average weekly wage (AWW). Of course, claimant’s counsel will always look for a way to establish the highest AWW possible. It is important to know the how to properly set the AWW, even in unique situations, because adding even a few dollars to the AWW can greatly affect the value of a claim.
The AWW of an injured employee at the time of the injury should be used as the basis for …
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