Iwas injured on my job. The comp Doctor gave me painkillers and said I could return to work. How can I drive ?

If this happened last April, I am hoping you're still not seeing the industrial clinic. Either way, by now u should be able to elect ur own treating physician depending on what State u r in. In some minor cases, returning to work in some limited capacity (temporary work restrictions) can be therapeutic. However, in more severe cases being taken off work altogether is more appropriate. Discuss ur issues with ur doctor. If u think ur doctor is being too aggressive in getting u back to work, call ur adjuster to find out how to get a new doctor.

As far as ur income, you're entitled to temporary disability benefits if the doctor takes u off work, or if the doctor gives u those work restrictions that ur boss can not work around.

If you're motivated to go back to work, u need to find out from ur doctor what is wrong with you, & what can be done about it so u can get back to work. Being on disability is no fun. Not working is also frustrating. Getting an attorney will also impact ur employer financially because that will increase the cost of ur claim.

If u r not concerned about what happens to ur employer, or if ur adjuster is not doing anything for you, then getting an attorney will help u find that doctor that will take u off work. They know which doctors to refer u to. An attorney is supposed to help ensure u do get everything you're entitled to under ur State is work comp system. This is especially helpful if ur adjuster is not doing anything on ur claim.

The point of work comp is to get u back to ur pre-injury condition, cover lost wages when u can not work, & compensate u for permanent disability if treatment does not completely cure you. At that point, u will get some permanent work restrictions & hopefully ur employer can take u back in any capacity.

Start by talking to the doctor and your boss. If you need time off, the workers comp insurance should cover your wages. Unfortunately it takes time for it to kick in, but then goes retoactive. If your to high to drive your better off to not take the meds or get differents meds (if they expect you at work). Any boss in his / her right mind will agree with you, as narcotics are not suppose to taken when operating machinery or driving.

You need a better doctor. Chances are, since you were injured at work your job picked this doctor and of course they want him to say that you can return to work because they do not want to pay you if you're not actually there. He is working for them not you. Also, look into your company is policies about work injuries. And consult a lawyer to see what your legal rights are.

Get a comp lawyer = he can help you get money for time lost at work.