Worker’s Compensation 101: What is Permanent Disability?

Permanent Disability is a very strangely named species of benefit in the California workers’ compensation system. For the sake of simplistic understanding, allow me to make it simple in one word: damages. No, permanent disability usually does not mean that you cannot work for the rest of your life (that would be called “permanent total disability- will leave that for another blog). Permanent disability is the level of impairment found by the doctor on your case usually a QME or AME. In order for attorneys to figure out the permanent disability level of a client we have to follow a formula and apply multipliers to get an exact monetary figure. Generally permanent disability is paid at an amount of $290 a week. This amount is multiplied by a certain number of weeks. Permanent Disability is a crucial part of the value of your case. Contact our office for the best representation and to fully maximize your recovery and settlement!