Permanent Partial Disability Benefits
A permanent partial disability is defined as the permanent loss of use of a body part or the partial loss of use of the entire body. If you have an unhealed injury at work caused either by a single incident or by incremental harm accrued over a long period of time, then you may be entitled to collect compensation for a permanent partial disability.
Our disability injury lawyers at The Previant Law Firm, S.C. have assisted clients across the state for more than 100 years. We are Wisconsin’s oldest workers’ compensation law firm and we have the resources and experience to fiercely advocate on your behalf.
Examples of Permanent Partial Disabilities
You may be entitled to compensation for your permanent partial disability even if you were able to obtain new employment following the injury. The government aims to protect everyone in the workforce, and if your disability has forced you to take a lower-paying job, then you likely have a viable claim for reimbursement.
The range of permanent partial disabilities varies greatly. The following are some common examples:
If you were hurt at work and now suffer from one of the above listed conditions, you may be entitled to collect compensation for your current and future losses. A qualified permanent disability lawyer at our firm can help. We work tirelessly to make sure you get every penny you rightfully deserve.
Permanent Total Disability Benefits
A disability is permanent and total if it incapacitates a person to such a degree that he or she is completely unable to obtain employment.
The following conditions generally render a person permanently and totally disabled under the law:
Even if you have not suffered these specific injuries, you may still be entitled to compensation for a permanent total disability if you are otherwise seriously disabled. It is important to speak with a qualified permanent disability attorney to evaluate your individual case and determine whether you have a viable claim for either permanent total disability or permanent partial disability.
Calculating Permanent Total or Permanent Partial Disability Awards
Once we have established the extent of your injuries, the state of Wisconsin determines how much compensation you receive for your disability.
When calculating awards for permanent and total disability, the state considers only future potential losses, not medical bills or past damages like other workers’ compensation claims. The goal is to provide you with financial relief, since your condition most likely precludes you from being able to become gainfully employed in the future.
With such high stakes, make sure you have skilled and experienced disability lawyers at your side throughout the legal process. Each injury is evaluated on an individual basis to determine the appropriate amount of compensation. We will work closely with you to present your case in the most favorable light.
A permanent partial or permanent total disability award may be influenced by: