Legal Question in Workers Comp in Iowa
I live in Iowa. Been on workers compensation for awhile now. Have failed back syndrome and currently receiving dry needling for the pain. was put on light duty, but employer doesn't have any work for me. Now the insurance company is trying to find me a job. Is this legal and can I refuse their offers?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Your question is somewhat confusing. You aren't using complete sentences which makes answering your question difficult. I think what you are asking me is whether or not you will lose your weekly indemnity benefits if you refuse work directed to you by an insurance company that insurers the employer. You have the right to refuse any work, but if you do, it may reduce the amount of or provide the insurer with a reason to stop paying weekly indemnity benefits. It all depends on the work offered versus the job you had at the time of the original injury. If you are representing yourself then you have a fool for a client. This sounds like it may be a good claim (failed back surgery) and worth a lot more than you will likely ever appreciate. Go find a lawyer and stop playing lawyer.