Disability Benefits

Temporary Total Disability

Injured workers are entitled to temporary total disability (TTD) benefits after a work injury leaves them unable to work. This benefit is paid at two-thirds of their average weekly wage (AWW). These benefits continue until the treating doctor allows the injured worker to return to work.

To view the temporary total disability rate schedule, click here.

Experience counts

After the employee returns to work, he or she can receive temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits if the doctor orders a part time or light duty assignment. The Indiana lawyers at Wagner Reese & Crossen have handled thousands of workman’s comp claims since 1997, including many involving temporary total and partial disability benefits. Contact our Carmel law firm to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your workplace injury.

Disability benefits calculations must consider all wages

Our law firm is committed to helping injured workers receive the full amount of disability payments to which they are entitled. It is important that all earnings are included in determining the employee’s average weekly wage (AWW) and resulting temporary total disability (TTD) rate. We ensure that overtime, bonuses and earnings from a second “similar” job are included in calculations of disability pay. If you are being underpaid on your work comp disability pay, we can help you get the back benefits you are entitled to. We will provide you with dedicated and vigorous representation during the entire process.

Watchdogs that protect your rights

Workers’ comp disability claims may take some time to process. There are hurdles to overcome. It is important to have a knowledgeable lawyer to make sure that any delays and problems are dealt with promptly so that you can receive needed disability benefits. When delays do occur, we make sure that employees recover back benefits unpaid during the delay.

If you have been injured on the job, contact the attorneys who will watch out for you and your right to full disability benefits. Call our Carmel, Indiana, law firm at 800-792-0332.