Workers’ Compensation: 3 facts you need to know before returning to work on light duty

[@madamfreak]

in 97..i had a long dresser on a dolly..i bent over to the right to see ahead of me...when i lifted my left lower back popped...instant pain... found out in 2017 comp drs wrote on report..."she lifts things and her back hurts" ...no xrays..no pain pills...and i wondered why no one would take me for treatment and i couldnt win an award...to this day it will pop out...the sacriliac joint

[@9Hickson]

Thank you for this Valuable information.

[@nightshadow7115]

I just had bicep distal tendon surgery and I got a 7 days note from doc. Gonna go again again. 2 days for a brace for my arm and try to get other week. I hope the doctors don't suggest I can do light duty. Because I already know i can't now after my surgery

[@stephancunningham2024]

So I injured my lower back, and I’m supposed to be on light duty, but they don’t have any light duty, and they still have me doing regular duty, what should I do, I’m Florida.

[@richsgarage5897]

I’m in IL do they have to provide 10 days notice before going back? My job tried to force me back hours after there dr said I’m approved for light duty.

[@cdmanor777]

Thank you for sharing this important information. What if their doctor (the so called agreed Neutral doctor, QME) is not considering all my ailments and has noted that I should go back to FULL DUTY based on the ailments that is the least of my issues (with physical therapy still in place) but my treating doctor lists on the PR-2 form that I am not ready to return at all? I have future surgeries on the backburner. I'm very keen when it comes to my body and I know my body better than they all do and have told their "neutral" doctor that as well that my body is not ready to return to work. And because he wrote that I should go back to full duty, they stopped my benefits (going on 3 months now) but I have not returned to work because I already know that I can't do it....especially full duty. I can't even do what I normally do around the house and have shared that with them. I do have a lawyer, however, I would like to know your opinion.

[@palmiragonzalez4216]

I was put back to work lite duty desk duty only and have a hard time driving. But force myself to go. My casr is Illionois how can I get my workers comp checks reinstated. Due to my back and shoulder pending surgery

[@ninetharriaza3878]

I had an accident at work two months ago, a 20-liter pressure cooker fell on my head, severe headaches, dizziness, visibility in sight, and in all this time I have not received any check for work comp, the saddest thing is the payments. bills always keep coming

[@nebulaorion716]

7months havent got a dime yet.. suppose to get a month and weeks worth of workers comp, the time i missed... also suppose to get pain and suffering money from a lawyer i hired on 3 months ago.. i was on light duty for 6months but ive been off work for a week now cause i have to go back to the doc for a new c9 form to put me back to full time.. have to take a drug test and results for that take a week or more any time ive done them.. so thats more waiting with no pay... i have like 60$ and 155 in chime spot me... rent is coming car insurance and eletric is due for cut off the 25th... im so fd praying and hoping work comp comes this week omg. im not even on the lease it ended im month to month so i dont think the eviction programs can help also my transmission just failed in my van...............

[@stevemendez3535]

2:01 my name is Steve Mendez I am out of Fort Worth Texas I am also totally blind I have no vision whatsoever I hurt myself on a tablesaw and now they are trying to say that I am able to do hundred percent of my work I told him I am scared of that table so I don’t wanna work on it anymore they threaten me if I don’t get back on it I can lose my job please help me.

[@peternorthrup6274]

You will love this. A guy i worked with had to have a knee operation. Blamed it on work? He put it off just in time to get it done then go fishing in the spring for 4 months. He thought he had it all figured out. Surprise. 3 days after his surgery his doctor put him on light duty. The CO. put him at a desk for 8 hours and told him to do nothing. Just sit. A reduction in pay. They knew his game. Joke was on him.

[@hardductman37]

this is a super video thanks for all the answers i was looking for thanks !

[@janinecpratt]

Is it normal to wait 3 yrs for treatment on a meniscus horn and root repair??? WC nor company is fighting this claim, just keep me in court for 3yrs where this injury in quickly turning into a Full knee replacement

[@georgevala3245]

I have a workers comp but i think my lawyer has been corrupt whit insurance What if a private investigator in mind that find out my lawyer has been corrupted whit insurance

[@joeyrogers8193]

I believe the insurance company pays these liars to lie

[@yvetteharris894]

Please help after 10 yrs of service I have Chronic pain and DDD from being moved into a physical environment this is Repetitive Stressed Injurey with the backup from my doctors notes & orders whom is still treating my condition. After being off with no pay I have been forced to return to work against my doctors orders. The pain and spasms are worse now!! Please help.

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

Okay this is my second time filing a workman's comp plan with my job. My shoulders my arms rest fingers and neck have been bothering me quite a bit. I've been doing this job mailroom duty for 16 years. I'm the only one in the staff of 16 people who have been held responsible for this position. I have severe numbness in my left hand and right arm and my neck is so stiff I have a hard time turning it. My visit on Friday my workman comp doctor said well looks like we'll just send you back to work and have future health benefits for you. But they haven't fixed me and my job says they're ready to put me back in the mailroom. Physically I can't do the mailroom anymore I've been doing it for 16 years all by myself and everyone want me to go back there when I can't do it I have a bad knee a bad bad back along with everything else I've endured I don't know what to do

[@billthompson5644]

I never got any of that, the forms or any of this information. I could not get any representation,they said my wages were too low.

[@nicholsonandnicholsontv91]

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[@Bobbyicon102]

Get your own lawyer and sue people. People are getting big money after they sue

[@djshark211]

I need help. I was hit by a car at work. My company put me on workers comp. A week after I’ve called my company to find out an update, my supervisor advised me to get an attorney Cause it seem like their insurance wants the person that hit me to pay. It’s now going on 3 months and I haven’t been paid. I’m struggling to keep up with my payments, I just lost my home and fighting to atleast keep my vehicle. I just recently had the cast removed. I’m not sure what to do at this point I’m told that if I go back to work I lose my case but if I dnt I lose everything that I own and stuck in high debt. I have no assistance no unemployment no food stamps no workers comp. I’ve explaind to my attorney that I have things that need to be paid and that I’ve tried to to contact these company’s but they not trying to hear my problem the attorney isn’t helping much they want me to wait till November supposedly we are going to court. What should I do.

[@joselaynez1579]

Sorry to hear about what happened to u, how are things going now, did U resolve any of the struggles u had going on 4 months ago?

[@danielsaavedra252]

Any updates

[@wickedmac100]

How about if u have no way because I can't drive now my left is broke

[@wickedmac100]

Now the cut me off to far to walk no buss in my area can't walk to buss station winter time

[@zaddyzosamarie3711]

I need to know how the pay work? I got 40hrs @ 8.90hr I get 480 a week now will it be. I made 745 a wweeks wrk. Will Less?...

[@hynstyle71]

If I return to work on light duty and my hours are less than 40 hrs a week because of PT twice a week,will workmans comp cover the difference of my usual weekly benefit amount?

[@GaryMartinHays]

You may have a claim for temporary partial disability benefits (TPD) if the authorized treating physician has you on light duty and you are not able to work your full schedule. The amount of the TPD check should be 2/3 of your lost income. We'd be happy to talk with you more about your potential claim. The call is free, completely confidential, and there is no obligation. The number is [phone].

[@BlueOriginAire]

@@GaryMartinHays I appreciate your answers to questions in the comment. l understand the question better from the answers.

[@reginagina5648]

I am federal employee and my case got denied. What should I do

[@personalinjuryshow]

Great content.

[@eyekon_media]

I got put on light duty and they told me they only had regular work for me, I denied it and they sent me home.

[@IceESole]

What happened after that?

[@johnjv]

Do the rules about attempting light duty for more than 8 hrs and less than 15 days also apply to NY? This was exactly my situation

[@palmiragonzalez4216]

This was mine situation to

[@terrencemilton5088]

Good to know...

[@charleslove2319]

Here in Missouri the law favors the employer and the insurance company. My case was dragged out for 7 years the company even fired me wile I was under a Doctors care. In a Union shop at that. Now I’m worthless can’t work. But praise God I was Abel to get disability or id have no income. But that was dragged out for 3 years too. Sometimes I think our Court system is full of nothing but crooked lawmakers and lawyers. I’ll ad this in the grate State of Missouri the company and insurance company do not have to pay dime until you settle up and in the meantime doctors will charges you Sind your bill to collections and wipe your credit out with no remorse will your lawyer plays golf with your Company CEOs too then they’ll say to you Bad things happen to good people sin the slip so I can get payed. What a joke our law makers are thanks Mr Mat Blunt I hope you rout in Hell! Mat blunt is Roys blunts sun he had the state work comp laws changed back when he was the Governor of Missouri and we have yet to have a true Governor sense or maybe we do if the crooked Democrat would let the man do his Job?

[@TimiMaroc]

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[@dfaro8453]

Hi sir, did you win your case? I fell last week at work and now my arm and chest is hurting me so bad.

[@nickkrikorian5909]

The entire court system is crooked. Even the judges

[@abhideepsingh4484]

All the laws specified, are they valid throughout USA or only to Georgia

[@GaryMartinHays]

Great question. These laws only pertain to the current laws in Georgia. Every state has their own system. I would encourage you to contact an attorney that specializes in this area of law in your state to find out more about your potential claim.

[@deborahforrest5601]

Are these laws the same in missouri?

[@GaryMartinHays]

Workers' compensation laws will vary by state. We recommend contacting an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Missouri or contacting the Missouri Bar for a referral.

[@m.m.m.c.a.k.e]

What if they terminate you after a year

[@ezysix]

What if you got injured but not disabled?

[@BlueOriginAire]

This is the missing link. How is this enforced in Florida ?? Or is it only applicable to Georgia law ?

[@officerbboyd]

That's my attorney!

[@Speak-peace]

Wow very informative I heard you say Georgia does this apply to all states? Thank you

[@GaryMartinHays]

If the accident and injury are not covered under Georgia law, then I would encourage you to find an attorney in the state in which your injury is being handled.

[@juanitarea2458]

I been injured for a year and been on light duties, now all of sudden they want to change my hr to graves. They called me to the office unexpectedly. I was not expecting this meeting. Now I feel like I'm being intimidated. I did not look into getting a lawyer. But I feel.like now I have to for my right. I love my job and what I do. But I dont wanna loose my job and my schedule shifts.

[@GaryMartinHays]

Please call into our office for a free consultation. 770-934-8000 - If you do not live in GA, we may be able to point you in the direction of someone who can.

[@motivationalcopy179]

Your employer and the insurance company force you to go back to work and send those job to there independent medical examination I.M.E and sign up and say they have given a Job that they think you can do it, and that will reduce the benefits they have to pay you. That is the only reason why they do that there not doing that for your benefit. Just only to reduce your benefit

[@user-wb8rq2ve6l]

That is so true. I was on workers comp for 14 months due to a back injury I sustained on the job. My doctor said that I was hurt, The Insurance company sent me to an IME and they said I couldn't go back to work. Then they send me to a second IME and they said I could return to work. The insurance companies do not want to pay.

[@David_Smith_]

Where could I find this type of info for the state of California?

[@shannonmalayajones7649]

Will save your information .... Correction awesom

[@SuperBellaChicka]

I got injured at work for a month, I got medical care and they let me work from home during Covid 19, am I allowed to have some compensation for pain and suffering? I never got a dime other than my regular pay. Pls help

[@GaryMartinHays]

Please contact us at [phone]. We need to ask you a few questions regarding the accident before we can offer any advice. Please know the consultation is free, completely confidential, and there is no obligation.

[@hardductman37]

does a company have the right to cut your pay going back to work wile being on light duty ?

[@GaryMartinHays]

Great question. If this is done, you may be entitled to received temporary partial disability benefits. Please call us at [phone] so we can get more information. The call is free, completely confidential, and there is no obligation.

[@hardductman37]

If I don't go back to work with that company because I feel I am being degraded because when I reported my injury they where all mad. Will my comp insurance continue if I do t go back?

[@brandenlife5]

I have a question that I've always wondered about. If someone take a work comp settlement, can they later use their own health insurance for treatment? Say a guy herniates a disc on the job and settles for 50k. Can he later use his own private insurance to pay for back surgery while pocketing WC money?

[@GaryMartinHays]

I would recommend you discussing this issue with your attorney BEFORE you settle your potential claim.

[@yomommadidit2032]

@@GaryMartinHays the IME doctor disagreed with the new diagnoses but agreed with the restrictions (part time) now they told me to disregard the denial. They need clarification from the IME doctor. What happens if he changes his report?

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

Physical therapy isn't helping me but I've been so afraid to say anything else because of them just putting me back to work normally They said surgery probably wouldn't help me anyways so that's a no because I'm too old I'm 55

[@dagdagiron17]

What if you are assaulted on the job and you are not necessarily injured?!

[@TheOneinthewoods]

A personal lawsuut

[@mohammedtunkara180]

Are you in Columbus Ohio

[@GaryMartinHays]

We are located in the metro area of Atlanta, Georgia. If you have questions regarding workers' compensation, we suggest contacting a trusted local attorney or a lawyer referral agency.

[@frankie4827]

What if their is no such thing as light duty because you're in a labor Union and its against the rules?

[@3313-c2j]

IF I HELP ONE PERSON BE HAPPY, ALWAYS GO TO YOUR DOCTOR, YOUR WORK , W/C, LAWYERS DON'T TRUST THEM,, ALWAY GOT TO YOUR DOCTOR, YOUR DOCTOR GET A MRI, WITH YOUR DOCTOR, THEY GOT MILLIONS AND TIME, THEY DONT CARE AT ALL, JUST LIVED IT 4 YEARS, THEN YOU NO ONE WILL HIRE YOU,, YOUHAVE TO GET CRAP JOB AND START OVER,

[@tv76g]

What does permanent limitations mean? Thank you

[@GaryMartinHays]

Great question and thanks for asking! When I speak of “permanent limitations” due to the on the job injury, you will often see it referred to as a Permanent Partial Disability rating or a “PPD” rating. This essentially means that there will be circumstances where an injured worker will never be able to return to 100% due to their accident and injury. The doctor will do all he/she can do to get you better, but the severity of the injuries prevent you returning to the pre-injury condition. Here are some examples: · A person could lose an arm in an industrial accident, or a finger.· Loss of vision due to an accident.· Loss of range of motion, flexion, extension of a body part can result in an impairment rating. This is governed by Georgia law O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-263. Return to work situations are governed by O.C.G.A. Section 34-9-240. If the doctor has you on work restrictions, such as no lifting over 10 pounds, or no prolonged walking or standing - these are considered light duty restrictions. Please don’t hesitate to call should you have any other questions. Gary Martin Hays

[@maryellenclark9341]

Are these regulations for Light duty applicable in Ga only or is this a Federal regulation applicable for other states as well? I am in Virginia.

[@GaryMartinHays]

Only in Georgia. Every state implements their own system. I'd recommend calling an attorney that specializes in WC in Virginia asap. Thanks for the question!

[@jimmyc6686]

I broke my ankle at work. My boss was nervous. (I think he did jot have insurance when it happened) Anyway I got $100 a week for 3 months and a $7,000 check I feel like I was robbed It happened a few years ago. Is there a way to get more money?

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

All they've done is x-rays on my shoulders My left side and my hands That's it

[@mattbeatty611]

I wonder if this same principle applies to ohio.

[@GaryMartinHays]

Workers' compensation laws will vary by state. We recommend contacting an experienced workers' compensation lawyer in Ohio or contacting the Ohio State Bar for a referral.