There are three major components to workers' compensation:

Medical Expenses

This is the cost for hospitals, doctors, medical treatment and so on.

Disability Pay

This may be either temporary while you are recovering, or permanent if you will never fully recover. Although this amount can vary, it can be as high as one-half to two-thirds of your normal pay.

Vocational Rehabilitation

If your injury renders you unable to perform the usual duties of your occupation, you may need to be retrained so that you can enter into a new business or trade. You may also need physical therapy to get your normal strength back.