Q: Do you still receive weekly work comp checks after you return to work on light duty? I have no use of right hand and
Am sitting at work my 8hr shift doing nothing.
A: If you are being paid what you were earning before the injury, probably not. On the other hand, an employer is not supposed to call you back to a non-existent job (such as paying you to sit and do nothing). Talk to your lawyer. If you don't have a lawyer, get one.
Charles Candiano agrees with this answer
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If your inability to use your Right hand is permanent, you may be entitled to a wage differential through age 67. This could be worth MANY TIMES the fair value of a specific injury. There are many remedies available under IL Workers' Compensation that it would be impossible for you to pursue without experienced counsel. In IL, you are guaranteed to be cheated if you do not have an experienced attorney.
My office and others are happy to discuss your case without any cost or obligation. 312-465-2914
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