Workman Comp Question-Can not drive but employer claims I must return to work?
I am a US Postal Carrier, I broke my right foot on the job, the doctor said I can not drive, walk or stand. My employer claims I must return to work and do light duty-I have no spouse or family that is able to drive me to and from work on a daily bases. We have no public transportation in our area. What are my rights?
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You need better imagination.
You can’t hitch a ride with someone at work?
No friends / neighbors?
No public assistance driving? Check with your local united way. There are usually assistance organizations to help with driving chores (mostly for elderly, but they’ll help people in your situation.
where do you live? You might try checking out http://www.workerscompensation.com, and looking at the rules under your sate. Either that or calling them and asking what they regulations are for your state on that issue.
Seems like if your doctor said you can not drive walk or stand, then that means you can’t do even light work unless you are in a wheel chair. So they shouldn’t be able to force you to come in against doctors orders. They should be paying you workers comp, as well as their insurance should be paying for your medical bills.
Your rights are to either find a way to work or lose your job.
If your treating physican says you cannot work due to your injury,
you are TTD. It doesn’t matter what the employer opinion is. You
are governed in WC by federal laws, so state statutes do not affect
your claim.