Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Re: stipulation and award at 78%

an award of 70% or higher is a "life pension" award. It entitles you to a permanent partial disability award, the amount of which depends on date of injury and earnings, paid over a set number of weeks in installments of $230 - 270 with a life pension thereafter, paid weekly at the rate specified in the LP table (again depends on DOI). You may also be entitled to medical treatment. I would need to see the written award (Findings & Award).

By Courtland Palmer, Plamer & Tran

Re: stipulation and award at 78%

The 78% figure refers to a percentage of permanent disability which correlates with a specific (large) amount of money that can be looked up in a book officially called the Permanent Disability Ratings Table and unofficially called the Money Book.

Re: stipulation and award at 78%

I do not have my money chart with me nor do I know when the injury occurred, but 78% could mean anywhere from $60k to $80k, but the judge may have also found that you were TD (and not paid) which could mean that you may be entitled to even more money. Without reading the F&A, it's really difficult to give you more insight, but in any event, you will be receiving your money over a long period of time in small payments.

Good luck