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What is the difference between "temporary disability" and "permanent disability" under the LHWCA?

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We stand up to the Longshore insurance company that is trying to keep you from getting needed medical treatment and weekly compensation benefits. 619-234-2833 or toll free at 866-963-0540.


"Temporary disability" and "permanent disability"

The Longshore Act can be confusing. Here, we try to provide what we call, Longshore Act Straight Talk.


Temporary Disability

A disability is "temporary" if you are unable to return to work for medical reasons and you are still recuperating from your work injury. Generally, a medical doctor must certify that you are not able to work. Meaning, you need medical evidence.

If you are TTD (temporary totally disabled) then you are entitled to weekly compensation checks by your employer/ insurance company.


Permanent DIsability

A disability is "permanent" if your medical condition has become stable and is not expected to improve. A stable condition is often described as having reached the point of "maximum medical improvement," or "MMI." Some call it "Permanent and Stationary," though MMI is technically correct.

If you have a permanent disability under the Longshore Act then you are entitled to weekly disability benefits. How many weeks is determined by whether you have a Scheduled injury or an unscheduled injury under the Longshore Act.


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We are asked by injured Longshore and Harbor Workers across California to represent them. We have a State wide practice. We represent injured Longshore Act workers that live across California. We are the number one Longshore Act Law Firm in California. We can help you and your family too.


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This website provides information for persons involved in Longshore Act injuries. We provide vital information so you can make informed decisions regarding your LHWCA case.

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The Turley Law Firm
626 Broadway, Suite 625
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: (619) 234-2833
Fax: (619) 234-4048
Toll Free: 866-963-0540


The San Diego, California personal injury law firm of The Turley Law Firm serves clients across  Southern California area. We give you straight talk about your legal options. We have handled cases from San Diego to Imperial Beach to Oceanside to Escondido to El Cajon, everywhere in between, such as: Alpine, Camp Pendleton, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Chula Vista, Coronado,  Del Mar, Eastlake, Encinitas, La Mesa, La Costa, La Jolla, Lakeside, Lemon Grove, Mission Bay, NAS San Diego, National City, Naval Station San Diego, North Island, North County, Pacific Beach, Point Loma, Port of San Diego, Poway, Ramona, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Santa Fe, San Marcos, San Diego Harbor, Santee, Solana Beach, South Bay, Spring Valley, Vista.

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