Workers’ Compensation for Temporary Partial Disability
Injured & Unable to work? Contact an Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Attorney from Our Firm Today!
Many people incorrectly believe that they can only receive disability benefits through workers’ compensation in the event that an on-the-job injury should leave them totally or permanently disabled. On the contrary, workers that are injured in the course of their occupation but are still able to work are able to receive Temporary Partial Disability (TPD) benefits to compensate for lost income. If you believe you are entitled to receive TPD benefits, a knowledgeable Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer from Kaleita Law Firm, LLC, P.C. can advocate on your behalf and help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
Injured? Contact our office today to get the representation you need.
What Does Temporary Partial Disability Cover?
If you’ve been injured but you are still working on light duty, and you are losing wages due to time missed from work to go to your WC doctor, physical therapy, or elsewhere, then your employer or its Workers’ Compensation insurer should be paying you for two-thirds of the wages you are losing for the time you miss from work for those appointments. TPD benefits cover employees who are forced to miss work hours for medical treatment stemming from a workplace injury. TPD benefits also cover employees who are able to return to work at a lesser rate of pay than they earned before their accident, if the lesser pay rate is due to their injuries.
You are entitled to receive 2/3 of weekly wages lost due to:
- WC doctor’s appointments
- physical therapy sessions
- Trips to see any other healthcare provider
- Wages lost due to working on light duty and making less money after the injury
The amount you should receive is determined by comparing your average weekly wages over the 13 weeks prior to the WC injury with what you make during any week in which you have a healthcare visit due to the work injury. If you have less wages that week than you did during the 13 weeks before the injury, you are entitled to receive TPD benefits. Any injuries occurring after July 1st, 2015 are subject to a weekly TPD compensation cap of $367 per week, though injuries occurring before this time may have a lower cap. An injured employee can receive TPD benefits for up to 350 weeks after being injured.
Trust in a Firm with Over 30 Years of Experience
AtKaleita Law Firm, LLC our knowledgeable Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyer has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of injured clients and can provide the results-driven advocacy you need to maximize your chances of securing a desirable outcome for your situation. With constant communication and an unparalleled dedication to preserving your rights, we can walk you step-by-step through the process of obtaining TPD benefits and answer any questions you may have. Best of all, if we are not successful on your behalf, you will not pay us a dime for our services!
If you have questions about TPD benefits, or if you believe you are due TPD benefits but you are not receiving them, call our office at (888) 665-7699 to request a free consultation.
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Medical Treatment & Workers CompHave you been injured on the job? You deserve to have an Atlanta worker's comp attorney on your side who understands what you are going through and who can offer compassionate, supportive legal representation. -
We Know When to FightWhen working to collect benefits or negotiate a settlement for a client, we are not here for our egos. We work to attain success without long, drawn-out battles. No one benefits from endless fighting instead of resolving issues. There is an old saying that “Justice delayed is justice denied.”
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You Only Pay When We WinAttorney’s fees in Workers’ Compensation are “contingency fees,” which means we only get paid for our services when we recover benefits for our clients or settle their claims. You only pay when we win for you.
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"I highly recommended him. You will not be disappointed!"I highly recommended him. You will not be disappointed!- G.
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"I experienced his services and find him hard to beat. thanks again Doug."I experienced his services and find him hard to beat. thanks again Doug.- D.B.
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"Now I have been made whole again all thanks to the hard work of Douglas Kaleita. I cannot thank him enough."Now I have been made whole again all thanks to the hard work of Douglas Kaleita. I cannot thank him enough.- J.A.
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"Great Job on Both Cases"Doug was my attorney in two workman comp cases. He did a great job on both cases he got me the most money that he could, he did not leave one penny on the table.- Alan
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"Diligent and Knowledgeable"Doug is a fantastic attorney who is diligent and knowledgeable. I have known him as a friend for years and have learned that his reputation for professionalism and skill in the area of worker’s compensation are well deserved. Doug is respected by his colleagues, adversaries, and judges. I would not hesitate for a moment to recommend his services. I am honored to consider him a friend as well as a colleague.- Daniel
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"Excellent Attorney"Doug is an excellent attorney, who cares about his clients. He was a blessing for me and for my family.- Mary
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"Tremendous Results"I have worked with Doug Kaleita on several cases with tremendous results. Doug truly represents the needs of their clients by listening to them and acting solely in their best interests. I would recommend any injured worker or person with an injury related accident to call Doug Kaleita.- Michael
Why Choose Kaleita Law Firm, LLC?
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Access to World-Class Medical Care During Recovery
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Free Case Review to Discuss Your Legal Options
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Clients Speak Directly with the Attorney, Not an Assistant
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No Fee Is Charged Until We Win Case
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Millions of Dollars Won for Our Clients
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Over 30 Years of Legal Experience
