GETTING BACK TO WORK SAFETY BEGINS WITH COMPLIANCE
Life tends to be unpredictable, and we truly never know when an accident can occur. Unfortunately, the inability to work after suffering from an injury can leave you under significant financial pressure. In a workers' compensation case, the authorized treating physician determines the restrictions on the injured worker. There are three different scenarios where an injured worker could return to work, and those include the following: • Immediately following the injury • After they have been placed on light duty restrictions but have received indemnity and temporary total disability benefits • After returning to normal duty work following total work restrictions or light duty work restrictions Be aware of critical time limits when filing a workers' compensation claim. The injured worker has 30 days to report their injury to the employer and a year from the date of the accident to file a claim with the State Board of Workers' Compensation.
We Value You! At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C., the trust we build with our clients is our most valuable asset. To show our appreciation, we would like to thank our clients who have referred others to us since our October newsletter: It is essential to present these restrictions to your employer as it becomes necessary for them to offer an injured worker a job within those restrictions. But, you cannot always assume that the employer doesn’t have to work within those limits. An employer can find light- duty work to assign to you — it may be in a different department, or they may have to create one for you, but it is there! At the Law Offices of William F. Underwood, III, P.C., we understand the stress and pain that people struggle with after a severe workplace injury. No one should have to face the burdens of financial instability, so contact us at 229-888-0888 to fight for the full benefits you deserve. they can do the exact same job per se, but rather the worker can legally perform physical activities in line with what they were able to do before the injury. The authorized treating physician can limit the time the injured worker is allowed to work, stand, and perform other tasks. But, these restrictions must result from their job-related injury pertaining to a worker’s compensation claim.
The injury should not inhibit the injured worker from performing their duties once they have returned to normalcy. This doesn’t mean that
APPLE CRANBERRY CRISP
If you’re feeling old-fashioned, treat yourself to this warm and bubbly dish. Nothing says Thanksgiving quite like a classic apple recipe.
Carissa Gardner Terry Sims
Ingredients • 3 cups peeled and chopped tart apples • 1 1/2 cups cranberries • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
• 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • 1/3 cup butter, cold • Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Your recommendations are greatly treasured by everyone at our office. Clients can also leave their comments about our services through Google Reviews! These statements give us critical feedback and help other clients who are facing stressful life situations find dependable lawyers. Previous and current clients can also receive free notary services at our office. Learn more about this service by giving us a call at 229-888-0888.
Directions 1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. In a large bowl, combine apples, cranberries, 1/4 cup brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. 3. Grease an 8-inch baking dish and pour the mixture into it. 4. In a small bowl, mix flour and the remaining brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle this over the fruit. 5. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly. If desired, serve with vanilla ice cream and enjoy!
Thank you for trusting us to serve you!
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
www.puttingpeoplefirst.law | 3
Made with FlippingBook Ebook Creator