Re: Torn Rotator Cuff, etc.

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On 7/23/05, Ozarks Lawyer wrote:
> Since you don't say what state this occurred in, we have no
> idea what your rights are.
>
> I can tell you that in Missouri, you have a worker's comp
> claim for the treatment, for 2/3 of your pay while your
> doctor says you cannot return to work, and to some
> compensation for whatever disability you have when the
> treatment ends. Your employer gets to pick the doctor.
>
> I can also tell you that in Missouri, you can bring a
> wrongful termination action if fired in retaliation for
> filing a worker's comp claim, but only if that is the
> exclusive reason for discharge. That's tough to prove,
> especially if your employer is alleges some sort of
> misconduct.
>
> I have no idea whether or not any of that applies to your
> state.
>
>
>
> On 7/23/05, MJL wrote:
>> Injured on the job; after my surgery boss started accusing
>> me of misconduct and fired me; I cannot lift my right arm;
>> still in physical therapy; my doctor is associated with
> the
>> hospital where I worked; what are my rights?

If you are a federal employee you have a whole different set of
qualifications from a state employee. Are you a federal employee?

Joe (federal comp)