[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/amputations-extra-money-for-work-injuries\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/amputations-extra-money-for-work-injuries\/","headline":"Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries","name":"Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries","description":"All types of work-related injuries can be significant.\u00a0 Many are even permanent in nature and character.\u00a0 What about amputations?\u00a0 Did you know there is extra money designated for work injuries that involve amputation? What is an Amputation? Although the definition of an amputation might seem somewhat obvious, workers\u2019 compensation guidelines are very particular considering the… Continue reading Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2015-10-21","dateModified":"2025-09-04","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/#Person","name":"Dan T. Matrafajlo","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys Law LLC.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","width":366,"height":74}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bigstock-construction-worker-on-a-scaff-47485768.jpg","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/bigstock-construction-worker-on-a-scaff-47485768.jpg","height":3000,"width":4000},"url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/amputations-extra-money-for-work-injuries\/","about":["Work Injury"],"wordCount":481,"keywords":["Work Injury"],"articleBody":"All types of work-related injuries can be significant.\u00a0 Many are even permanent in nature and character.\u00a0 What about amputations?\u00a0 Did you know there is extra money designated for work injuries that involve amputation?What is an Amputation?Although the definition of an amputation might seem somewhat obvious, workers\u2019 compensation guidelines are very particular considering the issue.\u00a0 Generally, most of us think of anamputation as the severance of a limb or extremity.\u00a0 An amputation can happen as a result of an accident or the necessity for surgical intervention from workers\u2019 compensation accidents.Workers\u2019 Compensation Permanency ChartsIn a previous article, we provided you with information concerning the New Jersey Workers\u2019 Compensation Permanent Disability Schedule, such as the 2015 chart.\u00a0 In order to determine if aworker has suffered any degree of permanent injury, medical experts offer their opinions. The court evaluates reports from both parties to make a determination.\u00a0\u00a0 One does not have to betotally disabled to receive an award for permanent disability.\u00a0 It is available in different degrees of permanency, referred to as partial permanent disability.Permanency Awards for AmputationsWhat are the guidelines for amputations under New Jersey Workers\u2019 Compensation law?\u00a0 Some are clearly spelled out as evidenced by the following examples:Elbow and wrist amputations:In determining how to award disability for injuries of this nature, the courts evaluate the level of the loss.\u00a0 The rule is that if the arm was severed below the elbow, it is considered loss of a hand.\u00a0 At the elbow, and above it, the amputation is treated as an arm severance.Knee and ankle loss:The types of amputations are classified similarly to upper body limb amputations.\u00a0 Anything between the knee and ankle is considered a foot amputation.\u00a0 At the knee, it is thought of as loss of a leg.Other Amputations:The workers\u2019 compensation disability schedule divides payments for various amputations into a weekly schedule. The amount of the weekly payment is based on a percentage of the individual\u2019s earnings prior to the accident.\u00a0 For example, someone whose thumb is lost in a work-related injury would receive permanent disability benefits for seventy-five weeks.\u00a0 A worker whose pinkie toe is amputated could expect to receive weekly permanent disability benefits for fifteen weeks.Amputation Bonus:The terminology might strike you as strange, but injured workers who suffer amputations may be eligible for amputation bonuses.\u00a0 According to N.J.S.A. 34:15-12(c),\u00a0 \u201can additional amount of 30% of the amputation award shall be added to the award to compute the total award made in amputations of body members.\u201dContact Us:If you have suffered the loss of a limb or extremity, we sympathize with you.\u00a0 The Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafajlo has many decades of experience dealing with work-related accidents. Our consultation is free and the judge determines our fees at the conclusion of the case.\u00a0 Contact us to schedule a meeting."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Amputations: Extra Money for Work Injuries","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/amputations-extra-money-for-work-injuries\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]