Q: Any advice you can give would be grateful.
I filed a workers comp case because of the injury and that is still under review. I haven't received any work comp payment's or withdrawn from the SDI account. My question is this. There is a possibility that I may be offered another job with another employer involving different work. Not the same that caused my injury. Could I give my two weeks notice with my current employer and start with the new job while keeping the work comp case open? If I start another job involving different work. Will my work comp case be denied and future medical treatment stopped? I have the MRI scan and been seen by both my personal doctor and the work comp doctor. If I get the new job could the work comp insurance try to denying my case or say I am doing fraud. I live in California. Any advise would be grateful.
A: I would get a job description from your new job offer and provide to doctor to determine if you can perform duties based on your medical condition. If the doctor determines that based on your condition you can perform such duties without aggravating your injury you should be OK. I would strongly suggest you consult with a WC attorney. Good Luck.
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