Employer Fired Me!!! Help!!!

[jm4466]

I was driving a company car while on duty and was rammed by another vehicle who promptly sped away.
My company sent me to their (Company) doctor who examined me, did xrays etc. I was told I had 2 bulging disks
but that I was okay. (Doctor's diagnosis) I was paid 13 weeks of Worker's Comp then told by my employer that
I must accept a light duty job 1 1/2 hours from my home.

I complained that I was still in much pain and there was no way I could take the 1 1/2 drive each way per day.
I was promptly terminated.

Questions:
Is there a statute of limitations? This happened over a year ago I cannot work. I am still in severe pain.

What are my options? Is my previous employer liable for my medical?

Can I be compensated for lost wages and/or pain and suffering?

Thanking everyone in advance!!!

 

[Zigner]

What US state?

If the employer cannot accommodate your restrictions, then they can let you go and work comp will be your recourse. You may also wish to pursue a case against the at-fault party (run this all by your attorney).

 

[adjusterjack]

Get yourself a workers compensation attorney RIGHT NOW.

Understand me? RIGHT NOW.

Don't even think about what it costs because they just get a small percentage of what they get for you.

If you don't get a workers compensation attorney nothing changes.