Workers Compensation Glossary

Glossary of Workers' Compensation Law Terms

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Temporary disability: Payments received if you lose wages because your injury prevents you from doing your usual job while recovering.

Temporary partial disability benefits: Payments you receive if you can do some work while recovering, but you will earn less in wages. 

Temporary total disability benefits: Payments you get if you cannot work at all while recovering physician.