Q: i got injured at work they sent me back to work then told me 10 days later i broke my wrist who is liable
so i worked in extreme pain they told me it was broke now back out of work for 4 weeks .will workmens comp pay Temporary Disability Payments?
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A: There are wage loss benefits available through worker's compensation. Most worker's compensation attorneys provide a free consultation. Meet with an attorney as soon as possible to determine your legal rights and recommended courses of action. Good luck.
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A: Assuming the workers' compensation insurance carrier has accepted liability for your injury, they will begin payment of wag loss after you have been out of work for 7 days. If you are out of work more than 14 days, wage loss benefits become retroactive to your first day out of work. The carrier has 21 days to accept or deny your claim, so if they have not accepted your claim within the 21 days or sent a check within that time period, you should consider talking with a lawyer.
A: workers comp unless the person that sent you back was not working for the comp carrier. Get a free consultation from a member of the Pa. Assn for Justice-they give free consults!
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A: Assuming you are suffering a period of wage loss as a result of your work injury workers' compensation should be liable to pay you for your wage loss. Whether or not they will do so voluntarily is another question. If you have already been out of work for 4 weeks without receiving payment, I would suggest that you contact a local workers' compensation attorney to protect your rights in this matter.
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They should.You need to follow up with their doctors for now. If there is light work you can do they can ask you to do that.
A fractured wrist is a serious injury. You should at least get a consultation with a member of the Pennsylvania Assn for Justice--they give free consultations. If you need names, let me know.
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