How is my weekly benefit amount calculated?

TTD benefits are calculated at 66.67% of average weekly wage [§ 25-5-57], subject to the state's maximum weekly benefit amount.

What are permanent partial disability benefits?

Yes, scheduled and unscheduled benefits available [§ 25-5-57]. These benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after reaching MMI.

Is medical treatment covered?

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment causally related to your work injury is covered. Employer has the right to select the treating physician [§ 25-5-77].

Topic guideUpdated 2026-02-27

Alabama Workers' Comp Benefits — TTD, PPD & Medical Coverage

Q: How long do temporary benefits last?

TTD benefits continue paid during the disability; converts to permanent total disability benefits if the disability becomes permanent. Once you reach MMI, temporary benefits typically end.

Q: Are death benefits available?

Yes. 66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $6,500.

Temporary total disability, permanent partial disability, death benefits, and medical treatment under Alabama workers' comp law.

Alabama workers' compensation provides several types of benefits to injured workers §25-5-1.

Temporary Total Disability (TTD)

If you are completely unable to work due to your injury, you may receive TTD benefits at 66.67% of average weekly wage §25-5-57. TTD continues paid during the disability; converts to permanent total disability benefits if the disability becomes permanent.

Permanent Partial Disability (PPD)

Yes, scheduled and unscheduled benefits available §25-5-57. PPD benefits compensate you for lasting impairment after you reach Maximum medical improvement.

	Details
TTD Rate	66.67% of average weekly wage §25-5-57
TTD Duration	Paid during the disability; converts to permanent total disability benefits if the disability becomes permanent §25-5-57
PPD	Yes, scheduled and unscheduled benefits available §25-5-57
Death Benefits	66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $6,500

Death Benefits

If a workplace injury results in death, dependents may receive 66.67% of average weekly wage to dependents; burial expenses up to $6,500.

Medical Benefits

All reasonable and necessary medical treatment for the work-related injury is covered. Employer has the right to select the treating physician §25-5-77.

Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI)

Maximum medical improvement determined by treating or IME physician; benefits may convert to PPD at MMI. Once you reach MMI, your temporary benefits typically end and any permanent impairment is evaluated.

✓If you believe your benefits have been calculated incorrectly or terminated prematurely, consult with a workers' compensation attorney to review your options.

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Quick checklist (Workers’ Compensation)

Gather these before your first consultation.

Incident report

(employer report, date/time of injury)

Medical records

(doctor visits, diagnoses, treatment plans)

Wage documentation

(pay stubs, tax returns, employment records)

General preparation tips only. Specific needs depend on your state and claim type.

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