Temporary Disability Claims Lawyer — Long Beach
What Is Temporary Disability (TD)?
If you have been injured on the job and are unable to work or perform the work that you normally do, a company doctor can designate your situation as a temporary disability or a temporary total disability (TTD). If you are determined to have TD or TTD you are entitled to two-thirds of your average weekly income and payment of medical expenses.
Temporary total disability starts immediately and can extend up to two years. Generally, you must see a doctor, the company doctor, in two-week intervals throughout the course of your temporary disability so he or she can evaluate your medical condition.
Contact the Work Injury Law Offices of George S. Henderson in Long Beach for answers to questions about temporary disability and your workers' compensation eligibility. Call (866) 936-1947 or (562) 472-2762.
What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
Maximum medical improvement means that your doctor, generally a company doctor, has determined that your ability to improve has reached its limit even with further medical intervention. Once you have been determined to have achieved maximum medical improvement, your condition is no longer temporary, but is considered permanent.
The problem is that your employer's doctor may determine that you can improve no more, while your own doctor may say that surgery or another treatment will help. The unspoken goal of the company doctor is to get you back to work as soon as possible, no matter your disability. Involving an attorney early on in a disability situation can help you safeguard your rights to benefits and adequate treatment.
Who Qualifies for Temporary Disability?
All workers injured on the job qualify for temporary disability. It does not matter if the injury was your fault. Employers are required to provide insurance that pays for injured workers. If you have been denied temporary disability, we can help you get the medical treatment you need.
Temporary Disability versus EDD
If your employer's insurer won't pay a temporary disability, you may be able to receive disability benefits from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) for a state disability. You may also be eligible for unemployment insurance if you have lost your job.
Put Our Resources to Work for You
Learn what benefits you may be eligible for today. Call (866) 936-1947 or (562) 472-2762 to speak to a lawyer or contact us online.
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