How much compensation do you get for losing your thumb?

Why is a thumb worth more than a finger?

How much is a thumb worth in a lawsuit?

How Much is a Thumb Injury Worth? A completely incapacitated thumb – either amputated or just completely not working – is worth 100 weeks of pay at a rate of – probably – somewhere between $300 and $350 per week. This means $30,000 to $35,000 as a ballpark figure.

Is losing a thumb a disability?

Losing a finger certainly can qualify as a disability, as you clearly would not have all of the same physical skills as someone with all of their digits. No matter which finger is lost, you may be able to qualify for compensation and assistance.

What happens if you lose a thumb?

People who lose thumbs lose a digit that is key to opening doorknobs, grasping pencils, and picking up change. The thumb comprises up to 50 percent of our hand function, depending on the person and the doctor you ask. It’s an all-important finger, and its functionality determines the ease by which we live our lives.

Is Brachydactyly hereditary?

Causes of Brachydactyly Most types of brachydactyly are genetic, which means that they can be passed down in a family. It’s a dominant genetic trait, so only one parent needs to have the condition for a child to inherit it.

What do you do when you lose a finger?

Cover the injury lightly with sterile gauze or a dressing. Elevate your injured hand above your heart to help reduce bleeding and swelling. Put slight pressure on the wound to help stop the bleeding. Don’t squeeze or tightly bandage the injured area or any part of the finger or hand — this can cut off blood flow.

What do you need to know about Illinois Workers Comp?

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission provides this website as a public service. This website is intended to be used as a resource for personal, non-commercial use only and solely to determine the general status of past and current workers’ compensation cases.

When is a workers’compensation case worth more than a lawsuit?

It’s important, in a workers’ compensation case, to determine if there is a “third-party” – not the employer, not the injured worker – who can be sued. Lawsuits are typically worth more than workers’ comp cases if someone else is at fault. Make sure to speak to your workers’ compensation lawyer about this issue.

What should I do if I get workers comp for thumb injury?

There’s nothing you need to do other than heal, go to whatever medical treatment is prescribed, and do what your workers’ comp lawyer tells you to do. Do not shortchange yourself on treatment. If you need it – get it! Do not try to negotiate with the workers’ comp insurance company yourself.

What can I do with workers’comp case information?

This website is intended to be used as a resource for personal, non-commercial use only and solely to determine the general status of past and current workers’ compensation cases. The website may not be used in any other manner or for any other purpose except as identified herein.

The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission provides this website as a public service. This website is intended to be used as a resource for personal, non-commercial use only and solely to determine the general status of past and current workers’ compensation cases.

It’s important, in a workers’ compensation case, to determine if there is a “third-party” – not the employer, not the injured worker – who can be sued. Lawsuits are typically worth more than workers’ comp cases if someone else is at fault. Make sure to speak to your workers’ compensation lawyer about this issue.

There’s nothing you need to do other than heal, go to whatever medical treatment is prescribed, and do what your workers’ comp lawyer tells you to do. Do not shortchange yourself on treatment. If you need it – get it! Do not try to negotiate with the workers’ comp insurance company yourself.

What was the verdict in the Cook County Workers Comp case?

Expanded a $42,000 award including penalties and attorneys’ fees to $65,000 in the Circuit Court of Cook County after the insurance company unilaterally refused to pay the full $42,000 award it believed to be excessive, despite the fact it chose not to file an appeal.