In Georgia, solely a PPD Rating you would calculate the Average Weekly Wage (AWW) multiplied times the maximum number of allowable weeks times the disability rating. Thus if you had an AWW of $100 and a PPD rating of 10% to your whole body (carrying a maximum of 300 weeks) you MIGHT expect to demand $3,000. If you think that is low, consider the low weekly wage as well as the small disability rating. If the AWW is $500, and PPD rating is 75%, the settlement demand might be at $150,375.00.
As none of this is legal advice and there is no way to know particulars of your case, please consider contacting a local WORKERS' COMPENSATION ATTORNEY to discuss your case. WC LAWS VERY FROM STATE TO STATE.
Just because a PPD rating has been given, doesn't necessarily mean that you will not require additional medical care or encounter other obstacles until you are truly at maximum medical improvement.
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If you have a long term illness, medical condition or disability.
Your lump sum settlement is determined by factors such as your monthly salary, amount of disability, length of time unemployed, and medical costs.
If your condition has become permanent and stationary or reached maximum medical improvement you can leave your medical open and settle permanent disability in California by stipulations. If you still work at the same employer where you were hurt, and that employer still has the same workers compensation insurance carrier, they probably won't settle medical by Compromise and Release unless you resign.
trekkers would want a permanent settlement as there could be a infastructure built, such as flowing water, electricity, and better medical facilities. Currently base camp is set up with tents by the climbers. Which do not have the facilities that a permanent settlement could have.
If you get hurt because of your job your employer is required to pay workman's compensation benefits. Worker's compensation includes: medical care, temporary disability, permanent disability, vocational rehabilitation, and death benefits.
You would have to get a Doctor to confirm that you have a disibility and then talk to a lawyer that specialises in medical cases. A lawyer will tell you if you have a case or not and maybe arrange an out of court settlement. I'm no lawyer but I have a friend who just settled a case for carpal tunnel syndrome and he got $60,000 and will collect $500 a week for as long as his recovery takes.
In Califiornia, there is no "upfront" money in a workers' compensation claim. After a long, drug out period of medical treatment delays and evaluations, the permanent disability is decided based on the qualified medical examiner's (s') report(s). Once the amount of disability has been determined, the settlement (of future medical or a "cash out) has to be approved by a administrative law judge. This entire process can take a couple or several years, depending on the severity of the injury and the type of medical treatment that is needed. A lawyer who specializes in workers' compensation law is the best type of attorney to hire, as they are mandated to attend seminars on a yearly basis to keep up to date with changes in the existing laws and any new laws that have been added.
If the injury does not require surgery, the claim usually allows for medical treatment, including physical therapy and ergonomic equipment to prevent further injury. If the injury requires surgery, medical expenses will be paid, as will partial lost wages. If permanent loss of motion or other impairment is found, the claim may pay $5,000 to $10,000. If permanent disability is found, medical expenses will be paid along with a lifetime of lost wages. Lost wage payments may extend to a spouse or child after death.
It would be up to an Army Medical Review Board to determine fitness for duty based on medical condition. The Veteran's Administration is responsible for determining you medical disability category and percentage of disability, if any.
Workmen's comp, or workers' compensation, is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses, covering medical expenses and lost wages. Disability benefits, on the other hand, are provided to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability, regardless of whether it is work-related. Disability benefits may be provided through government programs or private insurance and can cover a wider range of disabilities and medical conditions.
Disability Income insurance is not included in major medical. It is a completely different type of insurance.