If I was working as a lease operator for a trucking firm an was injured in a vehicle accident, what are my rights?
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If I was working as a lease operator for a trucking firm an was injured in a vehicle accident, what are my rights?
The company deducted payments for a disability policy. At this time, the insurer is covering my medical except for PT, which they have capped at 36 visits. What recourse do I have if I am not able to perform my duties as required by DOT laws or pass their physical requirements?
Asked on July 24, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Arkansas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Since you suffered an on the job injury you are subject to your state's worker's compensation laws and the worker's compensation policy of your employer that was presumably in effect when you were injured.
As such, you should consult with a worker's compensation attorney about your matter to see what compensation you would be entitled to if you cannot do the work you were doing and what training you would be entitled to for another type of vocation.
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