- Specific Loss Benefits in PA: Compensation for a Permanent Injury Workers’ compensation benefits are typically associated with lost wages and medical expenses. However, Pennsylvania law also provides a separate type of benefit for certain permanent injuries. This video will explain what “Specific Loss” benefits are, who is eligible, and how they can provide additional compensation for a severe, permanent injury.
- Compensation for Loss of a Body Part:We’ll define a “Specific Loss” benefit as a type of workers’ compensation that is paid for the permanent loss or the permanent “loss of use” of a specific body part. This can include injuries such as the amputation of a finger, toe, or limb, or the permanent loss of sight or hearing.
- Paid in Addition to Other Benefits: We’ll clarify a key point: Specific Loss benefits are paid in addition to your regular wage loss benefits. This means you can receive this extra compensation even if you are able to return to work and are not receiving any wage loss checks.
- A Set Schedule: We’ll explain that the amount of the Specific Loss benefit is not based on your lost wages but is determined by a set schedule in the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act. The law assigns a specific number of weeks of benefits to each type of permanent loss.
- Don’t Miss Out on What You’re Owed: We’ll emphasize the importance of having an experienced Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyer review your case to determine if you are eligible for Specific Loss benefits. This is a special type of compensation that many injured workers overlook, and a lawyer can ensure you receive every benefit you are entitled to.
This video is for any injured worker in Pennsylvania who has suffered a serious, permanent injury and wants to know if they are eligible for additional compensation.