If they don't have a job for you get vocational rehabilitation
With the terrible economic times and numerous stories of job losses, it's not surprising that many injured workers don't have a job to go back to. If you are injured on the job and have any restrictions, if your employer can't find a job for you, they owe you temporary total disability benefits. This is true even if your restrictions are permanent.
All that said, one law, that most attorneys don't enforce, requires an employer to come up with a vocational rehabilitation plan if you have been off of work for more than 120 days. In these hard times it makes sense to be pro-active in finding a way to get you back to work.
By filing a motion with the Arbitrator to make this plan happen, you can motivate your employer to locate a job that works for you or if no job is ever going to be available, find out what other careers you can do. This law is especially important for workers who have had back surgery and no longer can do heavy lifting.
Does this sound confusing? If it does just call us at (312) 346-5578 and we'll explain.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
