In California, temporary disability benefits are payments you receive if you are unable to do your usual job while you recover from a work injury. Temporary disability benefits — sometimes called TD benefits — are an extremely important part of workers’ compensation, but sometimes employers delay or deny these much-needed benefits.
To ensure that you receive all the medical benefits owed to you, contact the Law Offices of Antony E. Gluck, PC, as soon as possible to discuss San Bernardino temporary disability workers’ compensation claims. We have more than 20 years of experience in workers’ compensation law. We can help you maximize your workers’ compensation benefits.
Types Of Temporary Disability Benefits
There are two kinds of temporary disability benefits in San Bernardino:
- Temporary partial disability benefits — If you can work only part of your full schedule while recovering from your work injury, you get temporary partial disability benefits, sometimes called TPD payments.
- Temporary total disability benefits — If your injury prevents you from working at all while you recover, you get temporary total disability benefits, sometimes called TTD payments.
How Much Does Temporary Disability Pay?
Generally, temporary disability benefits pay two-thirds of the wages you lose while recovering from your San Bernardino work injury. However, the law sets a maximum weekly amount for these benefits — you cannot receive more than that amount in a week.
The rules are different for firefighters and safety officers. If you work in either of these fields, you can receive full salary replacement for up to a year after your work injury.
When Will I Start Receiving TD Payments?
Your TD payments are supposed to begin once your doctor says your injury prevents you from doing your usual work for three days or longer or if you have to be hospitalized overnight. Once your TD payments start, you should receive a payment every two weeks until you can return to work, or until your doctor says your condition has improved as much as it is going to.
However, sometimes TD payments are delayed, and depending on the circumstances, the claims administrator may have to pay you an extra 10 percent if your payment is late.
Have More Questions? Get A Free Consultation About San Bernardino Temporary Disability Workers’ Compensation Claims
You don’t have to navigate the San Bernardino temporary disability workers’ compensation claims process alone. Put an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer on your side. Call the Law Offices of Antony E. Gluck, PC, at (877) 382-2113, or send us an email.
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