Permanent injuries are often worth more in compensation depending on the nature and severity of the harm done.
For example, a permanent limb injury or traumatic amputation for a worker could mean they can no longer earn money at the highly-paid skill they’re trained for. A lawsuit can address the resulting lack of work income or lower-paying work. That same worker may also lose the ability to drive a standard vehicle, or play sports they once enjoyed—such losses can also be calculated in a court setting.
Similarly, a traumatic or penetrating brain injury could mean a severely decreased quality of life far outside the bounds of employment. A lawsuit in such a case would take into account not just lost wages and earnings, but the other losses associated with the injury (difficulty walking, speaking, or maintaining intimate relationships).
Permanent injuries often require more care and cause more anguish than temporary injuries. Your compensation amount should reflect a fair evaluation of all that was lost for your life going forward.