Delaware Workers Compensation Benefits

Complete guide to workers comp benefits, filing deadlines, and rules in Delaware (DE).

Max Weekly Benefit

$890

Benefit Duration

No statutory time limit

Waiting Period

3 days (retroactive after 7 days)

Filing Deadline

2 years from date of injury

Average Settlement

$15,000 – $45,000

State Fund Available

No

Key Facts About Delaware Workers Comp

  • •All employers must provide workers comp coverage
  • •Benefits are 66⅔% of average weekly wage
  • •Delaware has a utilization review process for medical treatment
  • •Employer selects the initial treating physician

Common Industries in Delaware

Workers in these Delaware industries file the most workers compensation claims:

Chemical ManufacturingFinancePharmaceuticalsAgricultureHealthcare

How to File a Workers Comp Claim in Delaware

  1. Report your injury to your employer as soon as possible. Delaware requires prompt written notice.
  2. Seek medical treatment from an authorized provider. Your employer or their insurer may have specific physician requirements.
  3. File your claim with Delaware's workers compensation board before the deadline: 2 years from date of injury.
  4. Follow your treatment plan and keep records of all medical visits, expenses, and time missed from work.

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