What is permanent partial disability in New Jersey?
There are often instances at work where because of the nature of the work, an accident, or an illness, etc. a person becomes unable to work. When inability to work is permanent, i.e. a permanent disability, it can leave a worker unable to work and enjoy the same level of financial benefits as they would have been able to enjoy had they not met the disability. Someone who is permanently disabled because of a work related injury or illness will be checked by an independent doctor to outline the extent of the injury. If the impairment is less than 50%, it is categorized as a permanent partial disability.
What is permanent total disability in New Jersey?
A worker who is permanently disabled as a result of a work related injury or illness will be checked by an independent doctor to outline the extent of the injury. If the impairment is more than 50% it is categorized as a permanent total disability. Work related injuries that cause permanent total disability render the worker unable to work, and therefore the injured party’s ability to earn a living and enjoy a good quality of life is severely affected.
How is it determined what level of permanent disability I qualify for?
As you file the claim, the court will ask you to be examined by an independent doctor who will determine the extent of your injury. If it is impairment of more than 50%, it will be categorized as total, less than that would be categorized as partial. Contact our New Jersey workers compensation attorneys for a free consultation at 973-975-0258 to get immediate help or fill out our confidential contact form.
Common types of permanent disability
There are two common types of permanent disabilities.
- Partial disability
- Total disability
Common causes of permanent disability
- Reaction injuries (caused by slipping and tripping without falling)
- Falling object Injuries (head injuries are a common result)
- Slipping/Tripping
- Machine entanglement
- Motion injuries that are repetitive (back pain, vision issues, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.)
- Falling from heights
- Walking in to injuries such as accidentally walk into walls, doors, etc
- Accidents caused by vehicles
- Violent acts attacks at the workplace
What is the process for filing a permanent disability claim in New Jersey?
- Once you have gone through any such event, file a complaint with your employer and notify him.
- Then you need to contact a worker’s compensation claim lawyer before filing the claim.
- Seek his advice for filing the claim.
- They will investigate the facts and advise you.
- Once they advise you, fill the claim form within the time limit for claims and file it in the court.
What is a schedule loss of use?
In the State of New Jersey it is a type of a benefit award that is given after the injured worker according to their own doctor or the independent doctor has achieved maximum improvement medically.
What is a non schedule loss of use?
All losses such as loss of wage earning as result of the injury or other issues that involve both medical and non medical expenses which are based on the claimant’s loss of earning capacity are put under the non schedule loss of use.
If you have a work related disability, please contact our New Jersey workers compensation lawyers for a free consultation at 973-975-0258 to get immediate help or fill out our confidential contact form.