Mario the electrician, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on August 30th, 2020. He sustained a
Question:
Mario the electrician, was involved in a motor vehicle accident on August 30th, 2020. He sustained a broken leg in the accident. He was not employed at the time of the accident. He has not worked since April 28th,2020. He had worked for Peaks Electrical, through the local Electricians union for 2 1/2 years. His gross income per week in the year prior to his layoff was $750. He has Collateral income benefits from the union of $200 per week. As he sustained a broken leg in the accident he will not be able to return to work. He was scheduled to go back to work before the accident, starting September 3rd. 2020.
What is the name of the Accident Benefit(s) he may be entitled to, as it relates to him not being able to work? Fully explain this benefit.
Calculate what the insured’s weekly benefit will be, if the insured is entitled to a weekly benefit.