Work injury benefits are the compensation the National Insurance Institute pays to a worker injured in a work accident who is unable to work during the period after the injury. They amount to 75% of the average wage in the three months preceding the accident. The filing deadline, the reported wage, and the eligibility period can all be optimised with proper legal advice.
Who Is Entitled?
Every employed worker, self-employed person, or person classified as a worker under the National Insurance Law who was injured in a work accident and is unable to work is entitled. The claim is submitted on Form B.L. 250 and must be filed within 12 months of the accident date.
Duration and Amount
Work injury benefits are paid for up to 91 days from the date of injury. The amount is 75% of the average wage in the three months preceding the injury, up to a ceiling. For self-employed persons the benefit is calculated based on average income for the three preceding years.
Benefits and Compensation
- Work injury benefits of 75% of wages for up to 91 days
- Interest on late payment
- Retroactive payment if the claim is approved belatedly
How We Work
- Report the injury to the employer immediately after the accident
- Verify registration on Form B.L. 250
- Submit the claim within 12 months
- Preserve all medical records
Free initial consultation: Contact us or 072-2428822.
Frequently Asked Questions
The National Insurance Institute did not recognise the accident. Will I receive work injury benefits?
Not every non-recognition is final. The non-recognition can be appealed. See: Work Accident Rejection Appeal.
I am self-employed. Am I also entitled to work injury benefits?
Yes, provided you paid national insurance contributions as self-employed. See: National Insurance — main page.
I was injured in a road accident on the way to work. Am I entitled to both work injury benefits and insurance company compensation?
Yes. Both channels are independent. See: Road Accident and National Insurance.
