Results 1 to 3 of 3
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Posts
    4

    Default Permanent Restriction

    Recently I went back to work after a elbow injury. Spent three weeks back with a small restriction. After going to doc after those three weeks. He put me on a permnament restriction of twenty pounds.

    Went back to work and they told me a day later that they would inform the insurance company that they had no work with my restriction. I talked to them a few days later and found out that I can get unemployment.

    Also the adjuster said that I would be getting a settlement out of this. Question I have is are they supposed to pay me weekly for my time loss? Or is unemployment the norm in a situation like this? I have no idea of the amount of time before the settlement money comes.

    I reside in Iowa.

    Thanks for any replies.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2005
    Location
    Behind a Desk
    Posts
    98,846

    Default Re: Permanent Restriction

    You get one or the other. If you qualify for and receive worker's compensation benefits, you are not eligible for unemployment. If you receive unemployment, you are not employed and thus don't qualify for wage loss benefits through worker's compensation.

    I don't know if you would qualify for wage loss benefits given this brief return to work - that's a game some employers play to try to get injured workers off of their benefits, although usually it takes longer than a day for them to say "We don't have restricted duty work available." But if you believe you will be employed before your unemployment runs out, it shouldn't make much difference to you.

    If you wish to try to get wage loss benefits instead of unemployment, I would suggest getting help from a worker's compensation lawyer. The settlement will likely be based upon your earnings history and will take into consideration an assessment of the nature and extent of your disability.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2007
    Posts
    4

    Default Re: Permanent Restriction

    Thanks for reply

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. G.S. 20-7(E) License Restriction 9 - Cited for Fleet Vehicles Only Restriction
    By kishoreu in forum Moving Violations, Parking and Traffic Tickets
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-06-2010, 03:00 PM
  2. Criminal Records: Restriction on Our Records
    By GetUseToMe in forum Criminal Records
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-10-2009, 05:59 PM
  3. Geographic Restriction
    By Jigmiester in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 01-04-2009, 06:55 PM
  4. Visitation Restriction
    By ldyoutlaw63 in forum Child Custody, Support and Visitation
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-22-2008, 08:52 PM
  5. Condo And Pet Restriction
    By l082257 in forum Real Estate Ownership and Title
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-03-2008, 01:05 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources