Legal Question in Workers Comp in Florida
i'm in florida and i have an active workmans comp case. i would like to know if i can be laid off even though i'm on workmans comp.i will probably never be able to get off of workmans comp due to the injury causing CRPS which is a life long progressive condition.i am not disabled yet i am working now and since the injury i have only been out of work about four months after my surgery. their is no way i would be able to get another job due to my injury and previous injury's not work related.also due to my level of schooling. i'm scared
1 Answer from Attorneys
Regrettably, your employer can lay you off while you are on workers' compensation. However, so long as you have medical restrictions and look for a job within those restricitions, workers' compensation would have to pay you wage loss benefits for up to 104 weeks total. If you are unable to return to work ever (RSD is a pretty serious diagnosis), you attorney can petition for permanent total disiability. You need to find an attorney who specializes in workers' compensation benefits to look out for your interests.
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