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My husband was involved in an auto accident while driving the co vehicle, the accident was not his fault. They made him do a post accident drug test and he failed. They fired him, but he is still under the doctors care from the accident. Is it legal to be fired until released?

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That's a tough situation and probably it's going to get tougher over time. There can be problems with keeping his job, workers' compensation benefits and also unemployment benefits with a positive drug test. I'd suggest you immediately schedule an appointment with a lawyer and discuss this off-line, meaning in private and confidentially.

After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer.  Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for over 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois.  Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.

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