The fourth general category of benefit is vocational rehabilitation. This can be anything from help in finding another job to years of formal education. Click for injury questionnaire 8. Many states have benefits for retraining. The amount of benefits payable during retraining and the length of retraining programs vary from state to state.
Some states do allow for very extensive vocational rehabilitation.
Click for injury questionnaire 9. In the event a trucker is unable to return to any work, there are a variety of benefits available. Total permanent disability is a lifetime benefit under many state laws. Some states limit the benefits to retirement age and other states establish a fixed limit for payment of benefits, such as 750 or 1,000 weeks. In addition to the Workers' Compensation benefits, a worker could also receive Social Security and private disability benefits.