Tag Archives: Work Restrictions
If I Have A Workers’ Compensation Claim, Can I Find a New Job?
By Jason Weinstock on August 7, 2020 Posted in Benefits,Information Center,Light dutyA lot of clients have this question. Frustration often sets in immediately after the injury, but can be made worse if the injured employee feels she is not being treated fairly at work, is not receiving TTD (pay for being out of work) benefits, receiving TTD benefits, or their employer is not following their work … Continue reading If I Have A Workers’ Compensation Claim, Can I Find a New Job?
What Are Light Duty Job Offers and What Should I Look For?
By Jason Weinstock on January 17, 2020 Posted in Light duty,Permanent Work RestrictionsWhen you are injured at work, your treating physician gives you a physician’s progress report (PPR) or a work activity report. These reports inform you, your workers’ compensation adjuster, and your employer of any work restrictions you may have. The PPR will guide your light duty job offer. On the PPR there is a place … Continue reading What Are Light Duty Job Offers and What Should I Look For?
Physician Progress Report: Get one every doctor visit
By Jason Weinstock on May 27, 2015 Posted in Information Center,Medial Providers,Temporary total disability benefitsFollowing every visit to your authorized treating doctor, be sure to ask the doctor or his assistant for a copy of the doctor’s physician progress report. There is a DIR-approved form that most doctors use, although some have modified the form to include their office address, phone number, and have slightly different boxes for slightly … Continue reading Physician Progress Report: Get one every doctor visit
Permanent Work Restrictions Aren’t Always Permanent for Nevada Work Injuries
By Jason Weinstock on January 7, 2014 Posted in Work RestrictionsHere’s an excellent question by someone posting a comment to my post about the difference between temporary light duty and permanent light duty: Do Permanent Work Restrictions (light duty) follow me once my case is closed and a settlement has been granted? What happens if (5-10 years later) I take a job that is completely opposite from my restrictions? … Continue reading Permanent Work Restrictions Aren’t Always Permanent for Nevada Work Injuries
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