Unlike temporary disabilities, PPD provides compensation for the long-term impact of injuries that permanently limit your abilities, reduce your earning capacity, or force you into a different role. Strong medical documentation establishing your permanent impairment and functional limitations is critical to supporting your claim.

When a serious workplace injury permanently prevents you from returning to any form of gainful employment, Permanent Total Disability benefits may provide long-term financial support. PTD claims often involve catastrophic conditions like severe spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, or loss of multiple limbs.

If your injury has forced you back to work at reduced wages due to physical restrictions or limited hours, you may qualify for Temporary Partial Disability benefits. These benefits help offset the financial impact while you work toward full recovery.

Getting hurt can turn your whole world upside down. Your health takes a hit, your paycheck stops coming in, and suddenly you’re dealing with terms like “Temporary Total Disability” that you’ve never heard before. If you’ve been injured at work or in an accident and can’t do your job right now, here’s what TTD actually means.

New York State Troopers face extreme dangers on patrol, and when injuries happen, Workers’ Compensation ensures access to medical care, wage protection, and compensation for permanent damage. Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) awards can also deliver significant tax-free payments for lasting injuries, even after a trooper returns to duty.

New York police officers put their lives on the line daily, and when injuries happen, Workers’ Compensation steps in to cover medical care, wage loss, and permanent disabilities. Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) awards can also provide major financial support for lasting damage — even if an officer returns to duty.

Correctional officers put their safety on the line every day, and New York’s Workers’ Compensation system ensures they’re protected when injuries occur. From full medical care to wage benefits and valuable Schedule Loss of Use (SLU) awards for permanent damage, knowing your rights is key to securing a meaningful recovery.

These sections lay the groundwork for how the state protects injured employees. Section 2 defines who counts as an “employee,” “employer,” and what qualifies as an “injury” — establishing who is entitled to benefits. Section 3 then clarifies which types of employment are covered.

When a workplace injury in New York is caused by someone other than your employer, you may have more options than just workers’ compensation. This allows you to seek additional damages from negligent subcontractors, property owners, or equipment manufacturers.

This section provides special protections for law enforcement and correction officers injured or sick in the line of duty. Unlike standard workers’ compensation, it guarantees full salary and medical benefits during recovery, ensuring officers and their families are not left facing financial hardship.