Q: I was injured on the job with my upper back/shoulder by pulling apart some stuck rubber. On lite duty but they want me
To Push a broom & I'm telling them I can't bc I'm still swollen & still in pain. Told workman comp I need to see a dr again on Mon I'm still waiting on an appt. Called out of work bc of my injury and received a right up for attendance. What should I do from this point.
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A: It’s very important that you consult with a Workers Compensation attorney as soon as possible, so that you can have a game plan for navigating the rest of your case. This can be a very tricky part of the case and workers comp can easily back you into a corner of you’re not certain of your rights and responsibilities. My office provides free consultations, please call or go online.
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