Employment has its benefits. Generally we consider the following as parts of a claim:
- Lost Wage Earnings
- Specific Losses (e.g. loss of a finger)
- Death Benefits
- Minor's Benefits when illegally emploued
- Medical Benefits
All of the above are considered when determining if their is a compensable earnings loss. And it is not necessary that an injury be a physical injury. It is possible to get compensated for medical conditions caused by work. In determining if someone is disabled from work, we look beyond the physical injury to determine if their age and mental outlook will allow them to return to work. In otherwords, we are trying to determine if earning power has been negatively impacted by an injury occuring out of the work.
