If I return to work after I have had an accident but before my claim has settled will it affect my claim?
- The law says that each person should take all reasonable steps to mitigate their loss.
- This means that you should make a reasonable attempt to keep your losses to a minimum and rehabilitate yourself after an injury or accident.
- You need to be sure that when you return to work you are able to carry out the same duties as beforehand.
- If not you should talk to your employer about alternative positions and duties that allow you to work.
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