QUESTION
Would it be illegal to go back to work in the same profession in which i received workcomp settlement and an imperiment rating of 23 ?
Asked on Jul 11th, 2012 on Workers Compensation - California
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My foot was crushed(soft tissue) in a work related injury 6 years ago and i have settled the case. I still have some pain in my foot when walking/standing but i think i can manage pain with extra shoe padding. ***My Queston is: Would it be illegal for me to go into a line of work that requires me to stand 8 hrs a day with an imperiment rating of 23 on my foot in a settled w/c case ?
Once the case has been settled, can state or insurance company come back on me and press charges or file lawsuit?
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There is no prohibition on you returning to work. The choice is yours, but I would consult a doctor to make sure it is a good idea.
The 23% permanent disability rating you got was not based on work restrictions (assuming your injury occurred after Jan. 1, 2005).
Answered on Sep 25th, 2012 at 6:25 PM