Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Do I need to seek legal assistance if I was injured on the job and my employer tells me that I am unable to return to work until the restrictions (sitting during shift) set by the dr. are removed?
2 Answers from Attorneys
You should at least seek a free legal consultation. You can contact me tomorrow at 818 385 0520, and/or go to www,lupofflaw.com to learn more about my services.
Just this scenario alone doesn't require you get an attorney.
That employer's Workers Comp Insurer is supposed to pay you Total Temporary Disability Indemnity payments until (1) this employer provided modified duties that comply with the doctor's temporary restrictions or (2) you are released by the doctor to full duty with no restrictions.
So, if the Comp insurer is paying you 2/3 of your average salary and you are getting adequate medical treatment, you probably don't need an attorney.
BUT IF you are not permitted to work and the Comp Insurer isn't paying you, THEN it's time to get a Certified Specialist Attorney....one who passed an extra bar exam just in workers' comp laws (they cost exactly the same as non-specialists but keep up with current laws).
Email me at [email protected] if you're having struggles getting to work or getting TTD checks. Sometimes one strongly-worded letter fixes everything!!!
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