Receiving workmans comp with new job offer.

[thirston123]

What is the name of your state? Illinois
I am currently receiving workman's comp and I am not yet back to work. I tripped and fell at work and fractured my wrist. I will be going back to the doctors on the 19th of November and will probably be cleared to return to work in some capacity.

I just received a job offer (they are aware of injury) that I would like to accept. I guess I am looking for advice on how to handle this concerning my present employer with regards to my claim and possibly any settlement that may be offered.

 

[quincy]

What is the name of your state? Illinois
I am currently receiving workman's comp and I am not yet back to work. I tripped and fell at work and fractured my wrist. I will be going back to the doctors on the 19th of November and will probably be cleared to return to work in some capacity.

I just received a job offer (they are aware of injury) that I would like to accept. I guess I am looking for advice on how to handle this concerning my present employer with regards to my claim and possibly any settlement that may be offered.

You can accept the offer. The fact that you can return to work will naturally affect any settlement. You should go over your claim with an attorney in your area before approaching your current employer.

 

[adjusterjack]

I just received a job offer (they are aware of injury) that I would like to accept. I guess I am looking for advice on how to handle this concerning my present employer with regards to my claim and possibly any settlement that may be offered.

Your weekly benefits are likely to be reduced or eliminated depending on the nature of the work you can perform and the amount of your wages.

There wouldn't be a "settlement" if your wrist becomes fully healed and you returned to work with no limitations. "Settlement" are generally reserved for loss of earnings capacity due to an ongoing disability.

By the way, it's not the employer you approach, it's the insurance company that's paying the benefits. Talk to your WC claim rep.

 

[quincy]

Your weekly benefits are likely to be reduced or eliminated depending on the nature of the work you can perform and the amount of your wages.

There wouldn't be a "settlement" if your wrist becomes fully healed and you returned to work with no limitations. "Settlement" are generally reserved for loss of earnings capacity due to an ongoing disability.

By the way, it's not the employer you approach, it's the insurance company that's paying the benefits. Talk to your WC claim rep.

thirston123 would approach his employer to say he was quitting his job.

 

[thirston123]

Yes I would put in my 2 weeks notice.

 

[adjusterjack]

thirston123 would approach his employer to say he was quitting his job.

Well, yeah, but the question was about the "claim and possibly any settlement."

 

[quincy]

Yes I would put in my 2 weeks notice.

Sounds good. Again, though, you might want to delay submitting your two week notice until you learn more about your worker’s compensation - because submitting a two week notice often means a quick on-the-spot, not-waiting-for-two-weeks goodbye from your current employer.

Good luck.

 

[thirston123]

Thanks all for the advice and Quincy I will be sure to check on that before I submit my notice.

Thanks again

 

[quincy]

Thanks all for the advice and Quincy I will be sure to check on that before I submit my notice.

Thanks again

We appreciate the thanks, thirston123, so thank you.

Good luck with both your current employer and your workers compensation, and with your new job with your new employer.