What You Can Do If You’re Forced Back To Work After An Injury

What should you do if you’re forced back to work after an injury? Well, the one thing you should never do is fail to report in. Failing to report to work once your doctor releases you could make you lose your job. Your employer should have a copy of the work restrictions that the doctor gave to you. They legally have to abide by those restrictions. If they’re asking you to do something that would violate those restrictions, tell them you shouldn’t do that. If they insist, you need to speak to a lawyer. Assuming that your employer honors those restrictions, if you’re still in pain and can’t perform your job, then there are some steps you can take to get help.

Go Back To Your Doctor

The first thing you should do if you aren’t able to work due to pain or mobility issues is to go back to the doctor. Explain to your doctor the issues you’re having. See if he or she can take you back off work. Alternatively, he or she may be able to provide you with restrictions that better meet your needs. Most doctors will work with patients to help them to find a compromise that works for them.

If your doctor isn’t able to accommodate you with more appropriate restrictions, then you should seek a second opinion. Many people don’t know that they aren’t required to see the doctor that their employer sent them to after the first 90 days following their injury. You can see any doctor you want to at any time. However, if you see a doctor not approved by your employer during the first 90 days following an accident on the job, you’ll probably end up paying out of pocket for your care. After 90 days you can see any qualified doctor that you want to. So, if the doctor your employer sends you to isn’t treating you properly and still insists that you return to work, it’s time to find a new doctor. Your health should be your top priority. While finances will be an issue, if you allow your employer to take advantage of you and this causes a permanent disability, that’s something that will impact the rest of your life.

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