Q: I am a CDL driver, I hurt my foot getting out of the truck, the company have their own insurance similar to workers com
The doctor release me for light duty none driving, the compa the company wants me to work for a thrift store paying me minimum wage till i am fully releases to drive again do have to accept that?
A: If your company does not have workers' compensation through the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation, I am not sure what the answer would be to having to accept light duty. Under Workers' Comp, you would have to accept the modified work or else loose the income. If your company truck was somehow defective then you may have a personal injury suit against the employer. My guess is that you will loose the income if you don't accept the work. Since it doesn't hardly pay anything it might just be your best option. Good Luck.
A: If you do they have to make up the difference. You need to check with a member of the Tesxas Trial Lawyers Assn--they give free consultations. In some states if you had wage loss on your car insurance that will cover the 1/3 or more of your wages comp doesn't cover.
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