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Started Dec 15 2012, 19:48
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Dec 15 2012, 19:48
Those injured in the course of work are eligible for benefits under New York workers' compensation law. These benefits compensate injured employees for such things as medical costs as well as disability.
The amount of benefits you receive will depend upon the classification of your disability. For example, if you are permanently and totally disabled and will never be able to return to work, you will receive more compensation than a worker who is only temporarily disabled.
The following is a breakdown of disability payouts for injured workers in New York:
* Permanent total disability: Two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage
* Temporary total disability: Two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage
* Permanent partial disability: Two-thirds of the employee's average weekly wage for a period that is dependent upon the type of injury; for example, the loss of an arm can provide a worker with up to 312 weeks of benefits
In addition, you must wait for seven days after an injury before you can receive benefits. If the disability persists for more than 14 days, then you can receive retroactive disability benefits. This means that after 14 days you will be paid for the first seven days.
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