Legal Question in Workers Comp in Pennsylvania

I hurt my knee at work and have been on workers comp. I've had 2 surgerys on this same knee over the last 2 years. My doctor just released me and i do not want to return to this job. do i have to go back?


Asked on 1/04/11, 5:55 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terrence Valko ERISA Disability Lawyer

You will have to make a good faith effort to return to your time of injury job unless your doctor has requested that your duties be modified. Before you RTW (which can lead to automatic cut-off of weekly wage indemnification benefits) see if you can get a nice little lump sum severance through a Workers' Comp Compromise and Release.

This will have to be negotiated between the insurance carrier and your attorney, who will take 1/5 of the "amicable resolution."

Good Luck.

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Answered on 1/09/11, 8:53 am
Ronald Calhoon calhoon & associates, p.c.

No you don't.

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Answered on 1/10/11, 10:37 am


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