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Many workplace injuries result in a temporary disability, and there are workers' compensation (workers’ comp) benefits that will help relieve your financial burden while you recover. In other cases, however, injuries sustained and chronic illnesses that develop as a result of workplace conditions result in lifelong disabilities. According to Vincent Criscuolo & Associates, one of Rochester's most respected disability lawyers, the diagnosis of total or partial disability can have a significant impact on your obligations and the benefits to which you're entitled.

Partial disability means that, even though you may not be able to perform the duties of your old job, you are still capable of obtaining some kind of work, even if it's a lower-paying job in a different field. To continue qualifying for weekly workers' compensation benefits in the State of New York, you have to demonstrate a good-faith effort to find employment.

Total disability, on the other hand, means that you are no longer capable of working, even on a part-time basis or in a role with limited duties. If the judge determines that you suffer from a permanent total disability, your benefits will continue for life with no requirement that you continue looking for a job.

In some cases, a partial disability can leave you unable to work, due to compounding reasons or other factors. In this case, the judge may issue a finding of “total industrial disability,” which also qualifies you for lifelong benefits. These issues are obviously quite complex, so having the assistance of a workers’ compensation lawyer can help ensure you receive all the benefits to which you're entitled. Visit Vincent Criscuolo & Associates online, or call (585) 232-3240 to schedule a consultation today.

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