Q: I was involved im a car accident over the weekend
I was involved im a car accident over the weekend and I had to take off 1 day because I was in the emergency room. I am scheduled to work 4 days after the accident. I am a cashier at a grocery store so I’m doing about 5 hours of standing. I am currently in pain due to the accident I have lower back pain. Should I still be attending work.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- Maryland
- (800) 553-8082
- View Profile
- Answered
A: Listen to your doctors and listen to your body. The way to maximize the value of your personal injury case is to pretend like you do not have a personal injury case.
A: Many of my clients are hurting but need to work. Your insurance may have wage loss benefits. However you need to make sure with your doctors you will not hurt yourself by working. However working will not affect your injury case--youi don't have to be out of work to have an injury case. You should contact a member of the Md. Assn for Justice--they give free consultations.
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- Maryland
- (410) 591-2835
- View Profile
- Answered
A: Of course this is a medical determination, not a legal one. You should discuss your work activities with your, and get a medical opinion as to your ability to work, and any limitations. You should discuss any questions you have about the pursuit of personal injury a claim, including a claim for any lost wages, with an experienced attorney.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
