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After recovering from an on-the-job injury, being able to return to your previous position is the outcome that most workers are hoping for. But, every recovery is different and some individuals may never be able to return to their previous position. When an injured worker's recovery reaches its maximum medical improvement and that new level of physical functionality is still not sufficient for the responsibilities of the previous position that was held, what do you do?
You need to secure the representation of a skilled North Carolina workers' compensation attorney. There is a process under the law for what an employer must do when an injured worker is unable to return to his or her former position. We are dedicated to making sure that workers are treated fairly as they go through that process and that all of their rights are protected.
Skilled and Experienced Workers' Compensation Representation
At The Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson, P.C., we have a deep understanding of workers' compensation law that is based on decades of protecting the rights of injured workers. We bring all of our accumulated knowledge and skill to ensure that our clients receive the full benefit of the workers' compensation laws.
What Is the Process if I Can't Work My Old Job?
If you are unable to return to your previous position, under the law your employer cannot fire you. They must offer you another position that can accommodate your restrictions if there is one actually available. Often there may be no such position for the employer to offer. In such a situation, the employer's workers' compensation insurance provider is supposed to offer vocational rehabilitation to help you move into a line of work that accommodates your new physical capabilities. Insurers may not offer vocational rehabilitation or they may attempt some other way to end their responsibility for providing benefits.
We will work to ensure that the process is reasonable and that you have access to all applicable workers' compensation benefits. We know how troubling it can be to have to ask, "What if I can't go back to my old job?"
Contact The Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson, P.C.
For exceptional representation from a firm that can help you in dealing with the insurance companies, turn to The Law Offices of Paul M. Goodson, P.C. With offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Durham and Fayetteville, we are available to offer skilled and experienced advocacy to a wide range of North Carolina residents. To schedule a free initial consultation, call toll free at 866-NC-HURT-1 (866-624-8781) or simply contact us online.
