Today’s post comes from New York colleague Todd Jones of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano. Going back to work during a workers’ compensation claim can get complicated, so be sure to include your attorney in the discussion. This post includes a useful checklist for returning to work and reminds folks to listen to their bodies, too.

QUESTION: DOES GOING BACK TO WORK RUIN MY CASE?

ANSWER: Not at all!

This question comes up a lot in Workers’ Compensation cases. When someone is injured they have to balance their personal and professional obligations while including their injury as a new variable.

This is completely understandable. Oftentimes people want to try to get back to work but are not sure if their body will hold up. This uncertainty can cast a shadow over everything a person has to consider when they have a work injury.

First and foremost you should speak to your doctor and find out what you are physically capable of. While your injury may be improving, you may not be able to return at 100%.

If your doctor clears you to return to work Continue reading →