C.R.S. Section 8-42-111
Award for permanent total disability


(1)

In cases of permanent total disability, the award shall be sixty-six and two-thirds percent of the average weekly wages of the injured employee and shall continue until death of such person so totally disabled but not in excess of the weekly maximum benefits specified in this article for injuries causing temporary total disability.
(2)(Deleted by amendment, L. 91, p. 1313, § 19, effective July 1, 1991.)(3) A disabled employee capable of rehabilitation which would enable the employee to earn any wages in the same or other employment, who refuses an offer of employment by the same or other employer or an offer of vocational rehabilitation paid for by the employer shall not be awarded permanent total disability.

(4)

For injuries occurring on and after July 1, 1991, and before July 1, 1994, the average weekly wage of injured employees used for computing compensation paid for awards pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be increased by two percent per year effective July 1 of each year, and such increased compensation shall be payable for the subsequent twelve months.

(5)

Repealed.

Source: Section 8-42-111 — Award for permanent total disability, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-08.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

8‑42‑101
Employer must furnish medical aid - approval of plan - fee schedule - contracting for treatment - no recovery from employee - medical treatment guidelines - accreditation of physicians and other medical providers - mental health provider qualifications - mileage reimbursement - rules - definition - repeal
8‑42‑102
Basis of compensation - “wages” defined - average weekly wage - “at the time of injury” clarified
8‑42‑103
Disability indemnity payable as wages - period of disability
8‑42‑104
Effect of previous injury or compensation
8‑42‑105
Temporary total disability - hearings
8‑42‑106
Temporary partial disability
8‑42‑107
Permanent partial disability benefits - schedule - medical impairment benefits - how determined
8‑42‑107.2
Selection of independent medical examiner - procedure - time - allocation of costs - disclosures regarding physician relationships with insurers, self-insured employers, or claimants - rules - applicability
8‑42‑107.5
Limits on temporary disability payments and permanent partial disability payments
8‑42‑107.6
Premium dividend for employing injured employees
8‑42‑108
Disfigurement - additional compensation
8‑42‑109
Added compensation for additional injuries
8‑42‑111
Award for permanent total disability
8‑42‑112
Acts of employees reducing compensation
8‑42‑112.5
Limitation on payments - use of controlled substances
8‑42‑113
Limitations on payments to prisoners - incentives to sheriffs and department of corrections
8‑42‑113.5
Recovery of overpayments - notice required
8‑42‑114
Death benefits
8‑42‑115
Death from injury - benefits
8‑42‑116
When death not proximate result - benefits
8‑42‑117
Benefits to partial dependents
8‑42‑118
Applicability of repeal of death benefits to nonresident dependents
8‑42‑119
Partial dependents - compensation
8‑42‑120
Termination of right to benefits
8‑42‑121
Director to determine and apportion benefits
8‑42‑122
Minor dependents - safeguarding payments
8‑42‑123
Funeral and burial expenses
8‑42‑124
Assignability and exemption of claims - payment to employers - when
8‑42‑125
Data gathering on workers’ compensation system
8‑42‑126
Monetary benefits and penalties - timely payment - determination of date deemed paid
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 8-42-111’s source at colorado​.gov