What Does It Mean to Be Classified as “Permanently Partially Disabled”?
When you have been hurt on the job, there are typically four different ways your injury can be classified: Temporary partial disability—something that is short-term
When you have been hurt on the job, there are typically four different ways your injury can be classified: Temporary partial disability—something that is short-term
What Does It Mean to Be Permanently Disabled for Workers’ Compensation Purposes?
When you’ve been hurt on the job and have qualified for workers’ compensation benefits, one of the goals will be to provide you with compensation and payment of medical expenses until you have fully recovered. But what happens if your injuries are permanent, such that you either can’t return to work at all, or can only return to work with some limitations on your ability to perform your former job? Are you entitled to workers’ compensation for the rest of your life?
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