Delaware Temporary Total Disability Lawyers

There are many types of workplace injuries and illnesses that can lead to temporary total disability. In these cases, employees are completely unable to work for a period of time, but eventually recover. The legislature of the state of Delaware has established that these workers should receive disability payments if they meet a few simple requirements in addition to medical care.

Workplace injuries can cause emotional stress and financial loss in addition to considerable physical suffering. Getting a portion of your wages reimbursed through temporary total disability payments can help ease the strain of the situation. Although many people file their claims and pursue their disability payments on their own, this can be a frustrating process, and having a Delaware workers’ compensation lawyer working on your case can alleviate much of this stress. Contact Morris James LLP today to discuss what we can do to help.

Temporary Total Disability Facts

If you have been injured at work or become sick after being exposed to a workplace illness, you may be wondering about how temporary total disability works. Here are some of the details:

• You must report your injury or illness to your employers in writing as soon as you are aware of it.

• Notify your employer of any need for compensation once three days after the incident have passed.

• If you cannot work for more than three days, you should start receiving temporary total disability on the fourth.

• The rate of pay should be 66 2/3 percent of your gross wages, although there may be a cap on the amount you can receive.

• If the time you are not able to work exceeds six days, the waiting period for benefits to begin will no longer be in effect and you will be reimbursed for the first three days of lost wages.

Benefits may be paid by the employer or the employer’s insurance, depending on the situation at your job.

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You deserve to receive disability benefits if you were injured or became ill due to your work. Contact the Delaware temporary total disability lawyers of Morris James LLP today to begin working on your claim.