Temporary Total Benefits

Kansas City, Kansas, Temporary Total Benefits Lawyers

Temporary total disability (TTD) is intended for workers seriously injured in on-the-job accidents that result in temporary disability. Temporary total disability benefits are paid in a workers' compensation claim when an authorized doctor has said the injured worker is temporarily totally unable to perform their job functions. At the Barnett Law Firm, our attorneys work with injured workers and their doctors in filing for temporary total benefits. If you are not receiving effective medical treatment or are not receiving medical treatment at all, we can assist you with obtaining medical care or a change in authorized treating doctor.

Don't panic if you find you are unable to return to work when expected - contact workers' compensation benefits attorneys at the Barnett Law Firm today and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.

Applying for Temporary Total Disability Benefits

The first step in applying for TTD is completing the appropriate paperwork with your employer. You will be required to submit and complete forms with your medical doctor in a timely manner. Once your doctor completes all necessary paperwork related to your injuries, he or she will then submit your information to your employer. In each instance, it is important to retain copies of all submitted documentation, as well as the dates and times on which you turned them in or spoke with a Human Resources representative of your company.

The Amount Paid Under Total Temporary Disability Benefits

Typically, the amount paid under TTD will be 2/3 of your weekly salary or wage. In Kansas, however, the legislature has placed a cap on maximum weekly benefits, determined by the date of injury. Injured workers in Kansas will generally receive the greater of these two figures: 2/3 of their gross average weekly wage or the statutory maximum.

Do I Need to Verify My Condition Later?

In general, once you are approved for TTD, you will not need to reconfirm your condition later. A recommendation regarding your prognosis and expected return to work will be entered by your employer's insurer, based on the information provided by your doctor. Occasionally, an employer may require re-certification at periodic intervals if they believe a case merits doing so.

Contact Workers' Compensation Attorneys Today

Employers can be difficult when it comes to TTD. In order to protect your rights - and your job - it's often in an employee's best interest to retain legal counsel. If you are unable to work and are receiving medical treatment, your temporary total disability benefits may suddenly be discontinued. We are here to assist in preventing the loss of or reinstating the benefits due to you.

To schedule a free consultation to discuss your case, contact workers' compensation lawyers at the Barnett Law Firm today.