PA Workers Comp Payments for Specific Loss
A workers comp payment for specific loss is paid in one lump sum. The amount of the payment for specific loss is based on the area of loss.
| Parts of the Body That are Eligible for Specific Loss Payment | ||
| Hand | Eye | Great toe |
| Forearm | Thumb | Any other toe |
| Arm | Index (First) Finger | Complete loss - both ears |
| Foot | Middle (Second) Finger | Complete loss - one ear |
| Lower Leg | Ring (Third) Finger | |
| Leg | Little (Fourth) Finger | |
A math formula is used to determine how much you'll get for your payment. The amount for a lost body part depends on:
- What part of the body has been lost.
- How much of the body part has been lost. If you lose half of a body part, you receive half the amount of the specific loss claim. There must be bone loss in order to receive partial payment.
- The number of weeks you were off work for the injury.
Taking a Pennsylvania workers comp payment for specific loss might affect your payment for lost wages. A specific loss payment is not like a scar payment which is paid in addition to payments for lost wages.
Our firm strongly urges you to talk with a PA workers comp lawyer before accepting a payment for specific loss.
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