Permanent Disability is an injury that has caused you to lose some or all of the functioning in one body part. You may be eligible to receive compensation for the effect this will have on your wages. The typical compensation for a permanent disability in Denver is 2/3 of your average wages, within certain minimum and maximum amounts. The length of time you will receive payments is determined by the body part injured and the extent of the damage.
The level of damage done will be determined by your physician. He or she will determine a percentage of functioning that you have lost. For example, your physician may determine that you still have 50% functioning in your injured hand. Since a total injury (100% loss of functioning) would entitle you to compensation for 200 weeks, a 50% injury entitles you to 100 weeks of compensation.
Different body parts have different lengths of compensation: an eye is 100 weeks, while a thumb is 75 weeks. A Denver workers’ compensation lawyer can provide further details about your specific case.
Permanent Total Disability and Disfigurement
If you have lost functioning in both of your eyes, hands, feet, arms, or legs, or a combination of any two of these body parts, you may receive total disability compensation. This typically includes medical expenses and 2/3 of your wages for the rest of your life.
The law defines “disfigurement” as severe scars on the head or face, or permanent damage to an important bodily organ.
If you or someone you know has suffered a form of permanent disability, contact an attorney at Jeffers Denver Law today.
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