Q: If I'm unable to handle working at my current job while on worker's comp and quit my job, do I forfeit any benifits?
Injured August last year, surgery wasn't approved until January. Was supposed to be out for 12 weeks to recover, sent back to work after 6 weeks. Even light duty at current job has been unbearable. Thought last doctor visit that I would be cleared for full duty and the case closed so I had office job lined up. However, doctor wants another MRI because he thinks something may have pulled loose after rotator cuff surgery. If I quit now, would I loose out on any worker's compensation benefits?
A: Based on your description of the situation, you'd probably be leaving a good bit of money on the table if you were to quit now. Best thing would be to consult with a workers comp lawyer to help you get through out of this quickly and with the most money in your pocket possible. My office offers free consultations.
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