Hello I am on unemployment in Nj and I also filed an workers comp claim
on my employer. Now employer after few months offers me a lower paying light duty desk job? Do I have to take it?
Also just found out doctor will no longer support my claim but maybe specialist will partially support?
What should I do?I hired an inexperienced lawyer who makes me confused? I think I should maybe just drop it?
Answer by MsBeautiful
If your doctor wont support your claim then there is a slight chance that you wont get comepensation of any kind. I suggest drop it or try to find out what your options are.
Answer by Accounting Nerd
If you turn down the light work, you will get nothing. This only tells them you are interested in money, not your job. Taking less money for a job that you can do will be your only option. Worker's comp only pays if you are unable to find work that fits your needs. If you are truly in need, I would pursue it. If not, I would drop it.
Answer by A decent answer
Light duty is being offered to you at a reduced rate. If you don't take this than the work comp can deny your temporary total disability (TTD) and you won't have any money. The reason is that there was an offer that was within your restrictions.
Now if you did take that light duty offer I would ask your attorney if you would get temporary partial disability (TPD). This means that if you were getting paid $ 10.00 per hour and the position is only at $ 8.00 than work comp will cover for the remaining $ 2.00 that is owed to you. If you do get the TPD than take the job and work.
If you doctor is dropping you it must be either your not coming in for appointment or your doctor has done all he/she can for you and thinks this specialist might be helping you. Ask the doctor why he's dropping you. It could be a number of things, maybe the adjuster hasn't paid bills, or the claim is now officially denied. If you don't ask questions than you'll always be confused.
As for the inexperienced lawyer, it's up to you what you want to do. You hired him. If you drop him he can place a lien on any award you might get later on. If he makes you confused just tell him to explain it to you like an 8 year old. Some attorney's like to talk and show you what they know with work comp. It's complex and you want to know whats good for you, so tell him to explain it to you like an 8 year old kid, or 5 if you like that number better.
Good luck
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