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My doctor placed me on a permanent partial disability with work restrictions. According to these work restrictions, my former employer does not have any work for me. If I go work somewhere else making less money, then does worker's comp continue to make up the difference of the loss in pay that I was receiving at my former job? This really sucks because the job I might end up with might not have medical benefits, but I definitely don't want the cut in pay! I didn't ask for this injury!!!

2007-09-25 08:22:33 · 3 answers · asked by Kitkat 1 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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The money you receive for settling your case is to compensate you for your inability to work the same type of job.

Those checks you received after TTD payments were discontinued, and you were determined to have reached maximum medical improvement, or permanent and stationary staus, are permanent disability advances against your future award.

More information is needed, but if your date of injury occured prior to 2004, and your claim is in California, you are entitled to vocational rehabilitation services, or training for a new job. You also get paid VRMA payments while you are in school/training.

If your claim was in California, and the date of injury was post 2004, you are eligible for an education voucher, which can be applied at any accredited school in California.

Good luck!

2007-09-25 08:32:33 · answer #1 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 0 0

I answered your previous question, so I'm not surprised at this question. I did mention to give yourself enough time to find another job because your current employer may be creative enough to not have any position available. This happens all the time when an employee goes out on Workers Comp. Workers Comp will not pay the difference between jobs. Have you applied for State disability? You should have done that at the time you were put on work restriction. I would still apply. This could give you enough time to find another job at the same pay and benefits.

2007-09-25 08:34:31 · answer #2 · answered by mrsdeli 6 · 0 0

The workers compensation people will offer you a settlement based on what your state outlines your injury is worth.
It sounds harsh but that is basically how it works.
To get an idea of what your settlement might look like you will need to look up that information for your state.

try searching for:permanent partial disability (your state)

2007-09-25 08:32:24 · answer #3 · answered by tnfarmgirl 6 · 0 0

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