Byron, GA asked in Workers' Compensation for Georgia

Q: Can my former employer send me form 240 offering employment with another company? If I decline do I loose ttd benefits?

Currently workers comp since 2016. Had bicep tendoesis Aug.2016 now I have a frozen shoulder. Refused second surgery manipulation under anes. Temp total disability since June 2016. Terminated Feb 2017 because they couldnt accommodate work restrictions, which I still have.

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  • Workers' Compensation Lawyer
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed in Georgia

A: The short answers are yes and yes. But there’s a right and a wrong way to navigate return to work in the workers comp context. You will want to consult with an attorney to work through this situation.

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