Q: Back injury at work i am on modified duty and my days are getting cut, do i get workers comp for the days they cut?
I got injured at work (back injury) and i am on modified duty and have phisical therapy going on. The executive director said people on modified duty are getting days cut to 2 days a week instead of 5. She also said that we will be recieving a check from them from the 2 days a week we work and that workers comp is going to give us another check for the 3 days they took from ua until we get better. Is that true? Do we have to fill out paperwork in order for that to happen? How long will that process take before it starts?
A: You are entitled to partial temporary disability benefits at 2/3’s of the hours or days you are losing. I highly suggest that you find a Workers Compensation Specialist in your area and request for a free consultation. There are many other benefits that you are entitled to that the insurance adjuster will not discuss with you or give you the least amount/benefits. Good luck.
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