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The Workers’ Compensation Doctor Has Released Me For Light Duty Work, But My Employer Told Ne There Is No Light Duty Work Available. What Should I Do?
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The workers’ compensation doctor has released me for light duty work, but my employer told me there is no light duty work available. What should I do?
If the workers’ compensation doctor has released you for light duty work and your employer has advised you there is no light duty work, you are entitled to receive temporary total disability benefits as you would if the workers’ compensation doctor kept you out of work completely. The temporary total disability benefits will continue until the time that the workers’ compensation doctor releases you for full duty, or determines you have reached maximum medical improvement such that no additional treatment is needed moving forward for your injuries.
According to New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, “….if you haven’t returned to work and continue to receive authorized medical care for your injuries, you should continue to receive temporary disability benefits for the period of time up to and including the date the authorized health care provider indicates as the date of maximum medical improvement.”
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The Todd J. Leonard Law Firm has over 35 years of experience handling workers’ compensation claims, and all types of serious personal injury accidents, including wrongful death claims. Todd J. Leonard is Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, and has successfully handled all types of serious accidents, representing thousands of clients throughout New Jersey. Our attorneys will fight for your rights, which includes getting the medical treatment you need, any wages you are legally owed, and compensation for your injuries. Additionally, our team of trial lawyers will be in contact with your employer’s insurance carrier to ensure you receive timely authorization for your medical treatment, and when you can return to work, if at all.
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