Partial Permanent Disability Award with Right to Reopen for Future Treatment.
Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman secured a $37,830 workers’ compensation settlement that included a partial permanent disability award and the right to reopen the claim for future medical treatment. Workers who suffer injuries on the job may experience long-term physical effects even after initial treatment is completed. In certain cases, New Jersey workers’ compensation law allows injured employees to receive compensation for permanent impairment while also preserving the ability to seek additional benefits if their condition worsens.
In this case, the injured worker sustained a work-related injury that resulted in ongoing limitations affecting daily activities and job performance. After reviewing the medical evidence and evaluating the long-term impact of the injury, the attorneys at Pellettieri Rabstein & Altman successfully negotiated a partial permanent disability award totaling $37,830. This type of award compensates workers for lasting physical impairment even when they are able to return to work.
An important aspect of this settlement was the worker’s right to reopen the claim for future treatment. In New Jersey, injured workers may reopen a workers’ compensation case if their medical condition deteriorates or if additional treatment becomes necessary within the legally permitted time frame. This protection ensures that workers are not left without support if their injury worsens or leads to new complications.