The ULTIMATE Guide To Light Duty in Workers Comp!

In this livestream we'll be discussing everything you need to know when it comes to light duty and how it affects your workers comp case! Some of the questions/topics I'll be covering include:

- What is light duty, and how does it relate to reduced earnings?
- Do most employers offer light duty work, and what should you do if offered?
- Understanding your rights: Do you have to accept light duty work?
- What to do if you're cleared for light duty but no positions are available?
- Can accepting light duty impact your workers' compensation case?
- The implications of getting fired while on light duty on your workers' comp benefits.
- Expert tips from a seasoned workers' comp lawyer for navigating light duty scenarios.

Bring your questions, because I'll also be doing Q&A at the end of the livestream!

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#workerscomp
#lightduty

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[soniaflores]

If I will like to change lawyer can you be my lawyer? The communication with the paralegal is kind of difficult & the lawyer dosen't explain to me my concerns I don't feal comfortable the way they manage my case..do I have to pay him if I change lawyer?

[soniaflores]

I had lower back fusion 4 months ago & now is that I started my physical therapy & feal worse than before my surgery.

[hollywoodwear]

I work at a hospital as a nurse. I have an open claim with work comp for a knee injury. I received a letter from my employer to apply for FMLA but the work comp people sent me a email to tell me that I do not need to apply for FMLA. At the same time I am afraid that my work position will be taken away from me when I return to work. I only work week ends but get paid for a third day, a position that many want to have and that took me years to get. I understand that FMLA is only good for 12 weeks. Is it possible to apply for FMLA while being on work comp?

Also, I was put on light duty for 2 days after seeing the work comp doctor, during those two days I worked the same exact job as before because the NP said I could return back to work if I wanted as long as I followed the restrictions, elevating my leg 3 times in a 12 hour shift ( on my own lunch break time divided by 3), and up as tolerated, which is impossible to do when you care for patient, I walked for an entire 12 hour shift on my bad knee and performed the same as all the other nurses but at the end of my shift I was in a lot of pain. I did not get my paid fir the third shift even if I did the same work I always did. Any good attorney here in Missouri? Thanks!!

[tasharabigvai]

Hello Mr. Thomas
Do you have an office at State of Connecticut, please let me know.
Thank you

[JudyBarlow-jd]

I want to see my doctor and she said I was not ready to go back to work but then I told her that worksman comp case worker tell me that I had to tell my doctor that she had to put me back to work without work resistance my doctor said if they want you back to work you're going to have to be in light duty and wear your body brace. And when I talk . Where's my case manager from workman's comp I told her that my doctor said that the only way I will be able to go to work is by restrictions only with body brace.

[Mnbu]

I went back to work on light duty and my condition got worst. I got fired. So I couldn’t find another light duty. So They cancelled my wc payments.

[raulflores]

If I’m clear for light duty can I ask my employer for a reasonable accommodation and if they denied it can I sue my employer?

[jamesholman]

When does "Light Duty" replace initial Medical Imaging???

[hollywoodwear]

Thank you for all the info, but I am confused on having two different doctors, when you say their doctors and your doctor I guess you are saying that I can consult with my own doctor?? I have been told that I should not get my own doctor because my health insurance will not pay them and work compensation will only pay for their chosen doctor. So I will have to pay for my own doctor correct?

[yolay]

I’m working like duty at work right now from an injury of a rotator cuff tear my job offered me $10, 000 settlement and to resign from my job

[soniaflores]

I received and email last January from my agency giving me day to return to work & my Dr's have me 100% incapacity & also I was having knee surgery I call my Union representative she never call me back I received a email from my supervisor telling me I can't return light duty that I have to return full duty and I was going to have knee surgery & lumbar spine surgery. They terminated me from my job how I can fight to have my job back ones I get better.

[soniaflores]

I will like to go back to work but I have knee problems & back problems im worse than before also i have carper tunnel

[soniaflores]

I can't walk more than 2 block, stand more than 30 mints sometimes less than 30 mints, have problems with my knees, nunmness on my legs, tingling on my legs, my lower back is stiff & a lot of pain. And I still have another surgery to go my other knee. I need a lawyer to go with me on my case! I have a lawyer but I will like you to take my case.

[naxhaku]

How long can go the case till they give you Ofer!

[kathyarvin]

Do you have a lawyer in Salina, Kansas?