Legal Question in Workers Comp in New Mexico

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This is a very difficult question. You are in New Mexico. I cannot be certain of what your Workers' Comp laws may provide. It may be difficult, as you are finding out, to find a lawyer who knows the Work Comp laws. This is true in a number of states. Generally, Work Comp does not provide a return to work. However, you may be able to make a demand for an accomodation under the ADA act. Then the employer is obligated to do something. You could lose that right if you sign a settlement where you admit you cannot do the work. But I can't tell what work you do. If you are a deputy sheriff, it may be difficult to find an accomodation for you. If you are a civilian employee it would be much easier. If you are correct that they are trying to exclude Hispanics, then you have a Title VII action for discrimination but be prepared to go a very long time before getting any results at all. You should ask all these questions of your attorney at a meeting at his office and not on the phone. He should be willing to answer them for you and if not you should consider another attorney. I hope this is of help to you.