What is the difference between a partial and total disability?

A partial disability is one where an employee is harmed or hurt enough that they can no longer perform their job as they once did, but can still work in some capacity. This means that the employee might be eligible for partial disability benefits from their employer, which would be a percentage of the worker’s wages that the company must pay to help the employee make ends meet. A total disability is one where an employee is completely unable to perform their job due to an injury or illness, and thus cannot return to any form of work. In this case, the employee is eligible for total disability benefits from their employer which are a percentage of their wages that the employer must pay to help the employee with living expenses. Additionally, if the total disability is permanent, the employee may also be eligible for lifetime disability benefits. Overall, the main difference between a partial and total disability in workers compensation law in Florida is that a partial disability allows an employee to still work in some capacity, while a total disability means that the employee is not able to work at all. That is why partial disability benefits are typically lower than total disability benefits, as the employee is still able to make some income.

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