Legal Definitions - scheduled injury

A scheduled injury is a type of injury that is listed in a schedule or table of injuries. These schedules are used to determine the amount of compensation that an injured worker is entitled to receive under workers' compensation laws.

• Loss of a limb
• Loss of vision or hearing
• Permanent disfigurement
• Paralysis

For example, if a worker loses a limb in a workplace accident, the amount of compensation they receive will be based on the schedule of injuries for that particular type of injury. The schedule will specify the amount of compensation for the loss of a hand, arm, foot, leg, etc.

Overall, scheduled injuries are a way to ensure that injured workers receive fair compensation for their injuries, based on the severity and type of injury they have suffered.