Workers compensation and return to work

May 12, 2012 /24-7PressRelease / -in Pennsylvania workers' compensation can compensate injured workers affected by workplace accidents. It is essentially a measure without fault to settle claims of injuries in the workplace, as injured workers are paid for their lost wages and medical expenses in exchange for waive their right to sue their employer for damages. The main objective is to assist employers and employees in ensuring that injured workers have a way to maintain a certain standard of living while they recover from their injuries and to provide a process of rehabilitation after recovery.

Most people understand that they may be eligible for benefits, if they cannot work (i.e. the temporary total disability payments), but the workers' compensation also helps injured workers when they return to work. Through temporary partial disability benefits, those who can not earning the same wages that they earn before their injuries can be compensated for the money they lost because of the injury. Essentially, they are entitled to 66% of the difference between their average weekly wage (AWW) injury and their injury post power.

Return to work may be easier if the employer creates adaptation measures that will allow the worker to work within its constraints. Modification of duties helps to maintain a productive work assignment, while the worker resumed their normal capacity. It may be more short days of work, assistance with one or more functions or temporary assignments. Injured workers can also take advantage of rehabilitation programs that help to regain strength and flexibility and helps prevent injuries.

Whatever the remedies available through the employer, it is important to understand how the benefits of workers comp can be affected should return you to work. In addition, you need to know how your current limitations and abilities affect the type of work you can do. If you have any questions about returning to work, or what program the employer to work obligations, an experienced accident lawyer can advise you.

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