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Hurt back while working
I am an auto mechanic and hurt my back during work. I was being paid my salary for 6 months while I got treatment for my back and then workmens’ comp paid me the next 6 months while I was getting my treatment. The doctor says I am not able to return to work, and the workmens’ comp people have stopped paying me. Can you please let me know what options I have by law? thank you
Asked on May 8, 2009 under Personal Injury, Texas
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
It sounds like your treatment is over, and you have reached what is called "maximum medical improvement", or MMI. If that is so, and you cannot go back to work, you are permanently disabled, at least partially.
The payments you were getting while you were in treatment were for temporary disability. Now, the question might be whether you can do any kind of work at all.
You need to see a lawyer who does Workers Compensation claims, as soon as possible. You can look for one at our website, http://attorneypages.com
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