Permanent Disability Claims in California
Representation From Worker's Comp Lawyers In Fresno and
Visalia
An injured individual's workers' compensation benefits package
will be based on the extent of the disability they have suffered. Levels
of disability are primarily determined based on whether they are
temporary or permanent. With permanent total disability, there is
no limit on the number of weeks that a person can be paid.
In such cases, an employee might be able to engage in employment as long
as the combined income does not exceed the maximum amount allowed. If
you have questions or require guidance for a permanent disability, speak
with our Fresno
workers' compensation lawyer at your earliest convenience.
How Permanent Disability Benefits Are Determined
For individuals who have had their wage-earning capacity decreased as the
result of an
injury, they have suffered a permanent partial disability. Permanent partial
disability is then further broken down into schedule loss of use and non-schedule
categories, depending on the body part affected and the extent of the
disability.
When California workers suffer permanent disabilities at the workplace,
they are generally allowed to receive benefits through workers' compensation.
The benefits received for permanent disability are based on a ranking
system that is used to distribute compensation to workers with a variety
of impairments.
Do I Qualify for Permanent Disability in California?
In order to qualify for permanent disability benefits in California, your
doctor must be able to provide a write-up that shows that your recovery
has reached a point where you can no longer improve and that you are unlikely
able to get better within the next year, even if further medical treatment
is provided.
What is the Difference Between Permanent Disability and Total Disability?
Permanent disability is an injury or impairment that will most likely continue
through a person’s life. Total disability is when the impairment
of the body or mind makes it so it is not possible to gain employment.
What is the Maximum Permanent Disability Benefit in California?
The maximum permanent disability benefit in California depends on the date
of your injury. For injuries between 2-14 and 2018, the maximum is
$290 per week. These benefits are not taxable, but earnings on light-duty are.
Contact Our Office For A Free Case Evaluation
At the
Law Offices of Bryan K. Leiser, we have a significant amount of experience handling workers' compensation
cases. As soon as
our firm takes on a case after providing a free evaluation, we move straight ahead.
In each case, we pursue the client's goal, not our own objectives.
We can take you through each stage of the process so that you are able
to obtain the best possible settlement. With
more than 35 years of combined experience, you can count on us to see your case through to
a favorable conclusion.
Contact our attorney at once!
