Permanent Partial & Permanent Total Disability

A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Who Fights For The People

If you suffer a permanent disability as a result of a work injury, you may be entitled to a percentage of permanent partial disability award, a scheduled loss award, or permanent total disability compensation. Matthew Hawley, Attorney at Law can assess your case and advise you of your potential pathways to compensation.

Understanding The Different Types Of Disability Awards

Matthew Hawley, Attorney at Law is dedicated to helping injured workers obtain a permanent disability award that fairly compensates them for their injury. He will help you pursue all types of permanent disability awards including:

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD): If you have a permanent impairment due to a work injury or occupational disease, you are entitled to a permanent partial disability award. For example, if you have loss of range of motion or decreased strength, you are entitled to a permanent partial disability award. An injured worker can file an application for permanent partial disability 26 weeks after the last payment of temporary total or wage loss compensation.
Scheduled Loss Awards: If you have an amputation, loss of use of a body part, or loss of vision or hearing, you are entitled to a scheduled loss award.
Permanent Total Disability (PTD): If you have a permanent disability due to a work injury or occupational disease that prevents you from working in any capacity, you may be entitled to permanent total disability benefits for the remainder of your life.

Matthew Hawley, Attorney at Law has over 15 years of experience helping Ohio workers successfully pursue permanent partial, scheduled loss and permanent total disability claims. He has the experience to guide you through the complex process of obtaining permanent disability awards. He will obtain all the medical evidence necessary to support your claim, represent you at all hearings and strive to obtain a fair award for your permanent disability claim.