How is compensation calculated for permanent disability from a workplace accident?

Depending on your employment category and applicable coverage, you may have more than one route available — a claim under workmen's compensation-type provisions (if applicable to your category of employment), a claim through ESI if you're covered under that scheme, or, in appropriate cases, a civil claim for damages against the employer if their negligence contributed to the accident.

Compensation calculations for permanent disability typically factor in the percentage of disability (assessed medically), your age and income, and the specific statutory formula or method applicable to whichever remedy you're pursuing, aimed at compensating for both the immediate impact and your reduced future earning capacity.

Since more than one remedy might potentially apply to your situation, and choosing the wrong one (or missing a filing deadline) could limit your recovery, it would be important to consult a lawyer promptly with your medical records, disability assessment, and employment details, so they can advise on the best and most complete route for your specific circumstances.