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What is Temporary Total Disability (TTD) in Workers Comp?

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TTD Benefits - Up to $4800 / month

Did you know that you could receive up to $4800 a month in Total Temporary Disability Benefits? Total Temporary Disability (TTD) is available for injured workers in California Workers' Compensation Cases if they are unable to work. Of course, this isn't available in all cases. The claim must be accepted by the insurance company. Unfortunately, many claims are denied, and there is virtually no penalty against the insurance company for wrongfully denying a claim. Furthermore, the PTP or Treating Physician on your case must state that you are unable to work. If your doctor says that you are unable to work, and the claim is accepted, the insurance company must pay you two-thirds of your average weekly wage (up to approximately $4800 per month) while you recover from your injuries.

If your claim is denied, the insurance company has no duty to pay you until the court forces an acceptance. This can be very difficult because of the delays. The basic requirement is that the court must see from a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) that your injury happened in the course and scope of your employment. On occasions, there are some other ways to prove AOE/COE (Arising Out of Employment/Course of Employment), but often we simply have to wait for a QME Report. This can take many months.

TTD can also be available even if the doctor sends you back to work with work restrictions. If your job cannot accommodate work with modified duty, then you can also receive two-thirds of your average weekly wage. You can receive TTD for up two years, or until you are well enough to return to work.

To learn more about the benefits available in California Workers' Compensation Claims for injured workers, call Pacific Workers.

With over $300 Million recovered for injured workers in California, Pacific Workers is the leader in representing injured workers in Northern California Workers' Compensation cases.

About the Author

Michael J. Ullrich is a Managing Attorney with Pacific Workers’ Compensation. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he has been a San Francisco resident since 1999. He attended Pennsylvania State University for his undergraduate studies and received a B.A. in History. Mr. Ullrich earned his J.D. at Golden Gate Law School and earned numerous Witkin and CALI awards for academic excellence. During his legal studies, he worked as a law clerk at an environmental firm and volunteered at the Women’s Employment Rights Clinic. Prior to pursuing a career in the law, Michael worked in trading stock and options.

Since he began practicing law, Mr. Ullrich has worked in workers’ compensation and employee relations. Prior to joining PWC, he held positions with Richard, Thorson, Graves & Royer, and with the City and County of San Francisco. Michael joined Pacific Workers’ Compensation because he wanted to protect injured workers from the cost-cutting measures of insurance companies.

When not fighting for his clients, Mr. Ullrich enjoys playing softball, mountain biking, and giving long-winded opinions about sports.

Education

Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D., 2011
Pennsylvania State University, B.A., History, 1996

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