3 Options to Consider When You Can't Go Back to Work

Life can be a real struggle when you are suffering from chronic pain from an injury or other serious medical problems that won’t go away. If you have chronic conditions that prevent you from working your previous position, that doesn’t mean that you are out of options for you to regain the fullness of life that you once experienced. It may not be easy but with dedication and perseverance you can change your lifestyle and still have a productive and fulfilling career.

File for Disability or Unemployment

If you are disabled or injured and unable to earn money, now is the time to file initially for worker’s disability and later Social Security disability payments if your condition does not improve. Additionally, speaking with unemployment advisors in your area will help give you a better idea of what your plans can be realistically. Although it is probably not a permanent solution to your financial limitations, it can help while you work on figuring out how to start a new career or other long term plan.

Some careers can be started by simply investing the time and effort into certification or learning certain skills. Filing for disability or unemployment could help give you the time and money you need to invest in bigger and better plans for your future.

Consider a New Career or Industry

No matter what kind of injuries that you may have, it is very possible to change industries and do something different. There are a number of careers that don’t require physical labor and rely on the mind. Most people who are unable to go back to work are unable to do so because they have physical ailments which make it impossible for them to fulfill their employee obligations. If you are a blue-collar worker, consider training for any type of desk job. Even if you work sporadically because of your condition, being able to earn a few hundred dollars with customer service, computer programming, writing, or other online freelance jobs can be a lifesaver when emergencies pop up. Most states have a special agency like the Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services which can help disabled people find a job or help you with rehabilitation.

File a Lawsuit

If you were the victim of an injury due to someone else’s negligence, recklessness, or intentional acts, you have the right to reclaim damages. In some cases, people are unable to go back to work after an accident as a result of medical malpractice, dangerous working environments, or incidents in your personal life. Speaking with an honest and experienced attorney who is dedicated to helping victims like you is usually free of charge. They may even take on your case under a contingency basis that requires no upfront payments for their services. Most will even provide assurance that you do not pay anything unless they win as a means of ensuring confidence in their skills when you have solid claims.

However, sometimes even attorneys make careless mistakes and get cases thrown out. If this happens to you, you may want to contact a legal malpractice attorney. These individuals specialize in holding other attorneys accountable for the work they do—or fail to do—and can advise you on steps moving forward.

If you own or manage a business you might be surprised to learn that some of the most productive and dedicated employees you can find are disabled. They are glad to have a job and be able to be productive so they are willing to “give it their all” and so you should consider giving them a chance to show you what they can do.

Using these three key methods of dealing with disabilities and injuries that limit your work capacity will help you find the direction and help you need to overcome the adversity. We wish you all the success and hope that this information is helpful.

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