If I change jobs because of a work related injury, do they still have to provide treatment for my injury?
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If I change jobs because of a work related injury, do they still have to provide treatment for my injury?
I am currently being seen on a weekly basis for a work related injury. If I change jobs because mentally, I’m too terrified to return to my normal duties.
Asked on June 22, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Indiana
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Asuming you have a valid work related injury that is documented and you have orders from your treating physician that you are unable to resume your prior duties under the worker's compensation laws of all states in this country you are required to continue receiving treatiment for your work related injuries under your employer's workers compensation policy.
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