Last Updated: 2/9/2023

If you or a loved one have been hurt at work and been given medical restrictions, then you should follow those restrictions. 

Trying to return to your normal job when your restrictions do not allow you to do the job is a bad idea for several reasons including:

            1. You may be reinjured or sustain a new work injury;

            2. Your employer may decide to fire you for working outside of your restrictions; and

            3. Your doctor will not be happy with you as he/she cannot help you if you do not help yourself. 

If your employer asks you to work outside of your work restrictions, we recommend you keep a copy of your work restrictions in your pocket or your locker at work.  That way if you are asked to exceed the restrictions, you have written documentation from your doctor about what you should and should not do at work. 

Also, keep in mind that if you have difficulty doing your job within your restrictions, you should notify your employer and your doctor about the problems.  This way you can have your restrictions changed, if necessary, so you do not sustain additional injuries.  Overall, it is not a good idea to return to full duty work without medical clearance lifting the restrictions from your doctor.

Iowa Worker's Compensation GuideIf you or someone you know has been injured at work Walker, Billingsley & Bair is here to help answer your questions. Iowa Workers' Compensation Attorney Corey J. L. Walker practices primarily in work injury law.  He offers a book about Iowa work injuries at no cost, risk or obligation.  The book is called “Iowa Workers’ Compensation- An Insider’s Guide to Work Injuries” which includes 7 Deadly Mistakes to Avoid if You are Hurt at Work.  To order your copy click on the book Call Now 641-792-3595 or Chat Here Now.  Corey offers his Iowa work injury book at no cost because he has seen too many hard-working Iowans from Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Ft. Dodge, Newton, Pella, and throughout the state of Iowa hurt at work job make mistakes which cost them thousands of dollars.  Iowans hurt at work are beginning to realize that the insurance company is not there to help them and that they should learn about Iowa's workers' compensation laws. 

Finally, there is a book about Iowa work injuries that you can review in the comfort of your own home.  For immediate assistance or to schedule your FREE work injury case review call 515-440-2852 and ask for Corey or Erik.

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