Returning to work following an injury

by | Jul 6, 2018 | Firm News |

Suffering an injury on the job is never easy, even if it was a minor one that kept you out of work for a couple of days. You have to complete so much paperwork, get evaluated and go through rehabilitation to ensure that you heal properly. You never want to return to work too soon and risk getting injured again in Saint Croix. This could only lead to a more severe problem. Here are some tips for returning to work after an injury.

Before returning to work, you should go to the doctor once again for a thorough evaluation of your injury. The doctor will need to take a long look at how you have healed and if you need to be placed on any restrictions upon your return. This could mean that you could be on light duty if you are required to lift or move heavy items as part of your job.

If the employer cannot offer you a light duty position as you continue to rehab and heal from your injury, you should not accept it. Make sure you tell the employer why you cannot accept such a position and put it in writing so that there are no issues later on down the road.

If your salary was lowered because of your injury, it is possible for you to still receive ‘ benefits even after you return to work. In order to continue receiving benefits, you will need to prove you are still somewhat disabled and that this disability caused the reduction in your salary.

Returning to work after an injury should be a calculated move so that you don’t risk suffering another injury or wind up losing any of your  benefits in Wisconsin.

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