Q: Injured back 2014 at job.received WC benefits for one year. returened to work 2days before,,having pain again.What to do
I was working as physical therapist and injured my back in April 2014. I filed for worker compensation claim and received benefits for one year. Then I went to out of country for one year and stopped to see doctor and stop receiving benefits. I came back to USA 8 months before and managing life without pain. Now, I started my job physical therapist job that requires heavy lifting with another employer 3 days before. And I didnot inform my employer regarding my previous work injury. Now from last 3 days I am having sever back pain because of heavy lifting at my job. Can I reopen my old claim or Do I need to file new claim with new employer's insurance? Is it ok not informing about my previous injury to my this employer during hiring process? Is it ok that I selected job that requires heavy lifting after heaving previous injury? Do I get benefit according to previous job salary or new job salary?
A: Best thing is to get a consultation with a Workers' Compensation attorney. If you had one in 2014, contact him/her. If not, Worker's Comp attorneys give free consultations. You need a Workers Comp expert.
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