Florida Temporary Partial Disability Benefits Lawyer
Last updated on March 28, 2025
When Florida workers suffer injuries that limit their ability to perform their jobs but do not completely prevent them from working, temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits can provide crucial financial support. These benefits bridge the gap between pre-injury wages and reduced earnings during recovery, offering stability during a challenging time.
If you have been injured at work in Florida and can return to employment with restrictions, you may qualify for TPD benefits under the state’s workers’ compensation system. A knowledgeable workers’ compensation attorney from The Law Firm of Kevin A. Moore can help you understand your rights and maximize the benefits you receive during your recovery period.
Understanding Temporary Partial Disability Eligibility
Temporary partial disability applies to workers who have suffered job-related injuries that allow them to continue working but with limitations. To qualify for TPD benefits in Florida, you must:
- Have a documented work-related injury
- Be placed on work restrictions by an authorized treating physician
- Be unable to earn at least 80% of your pre-injury wages due to these restrictions
- Be within the maximum 104-week benefit period for temporary benefits
TPD differs from temporary total disability (TTD) as you can still perform some work functions rather than none at all. With TPD, the focus is on accommodating your medical restrictions while maintaining employment in a modified capacity.
Maximum Duration Of TPD Benefits
Florida law limits temporary disability benefits – both partial and total combined – to a maximum of 104 weeks. However, benefits may terminate earlier if you reach maximum medical improvement, your doctor releases you to full duty work, you begin earning the same or higher wages than before your injury, or you refuse suitable employment within your restrictions.
Returning To Work With Light Duty Restrictions
Light duty work accommodates the medical restrictions imposed by your treating physician. This may include reduced hours, limited physical requirements, different job responsibilities or workplace modifications. While your employer is not legally required to provide light duty work in Florida, refusing appropriate light duty may jeopardize your TPD benefits.
Contact A Florida Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today
Understanding the complex TPD benefit system can be challenging while focusing on recovery. Attorney Kevin A. Moore has extensive experience helping injured workers maximize their temporary partial disability benefits and protect their rights throughout the claims process.
Call 844-538-6580 or send an email today to schedule a consultation with a dedicated Florida workers’ compensation lawyer.