If you have had a road accident and are on the road to recovery, there are a few things to consider before your return to work.

Recovery from a road accident can be a long process and some people are, unfortunately, unable to ever return to work. In all cases, it is vital to make sure you are medically fit to return by receiving an acknowledgement from your GP.

Types Of Road Accident Injuries

• Whiplash can take some time to recover from, meaning you have needed several weeks or even months off work in some cases
• Broken bones are often suffered in car accidents. Some breaks are more complex than others and mean you have to have a significant spell off work, while some simple fractures can result in needing just a few days off
• Psychological injuries following a car accident can continue for a long period of time. If you have experienced any emotional or psychological damage then it can be a long recovery in some instances
• Head and spinal injuries can often mean that road accident victims are never able to return to the workplace. In situations where they can, it can mean having months off beforehand

Tips For When You Return

If you have received a date for when you need to return to work then it can feel a little ominous, particularly if you have had to have a significant amount of time off. It can feel like things have moved on without you or you may feel that people will be negative towards you.

It is always advisable to keep in touch with your work team supervisor or boss while you are off work and let them know about any medical conditions which may impact you when you return. In some cases, going back to work after an injury is done gradually, involving a half day or one day a week to begin with, then slowly building up to more days.

Speak to your boss if there are any physical requirements you have following your injury so that your workplace can accommodate you as much as possible.

Claiming Compensation For Road Accident Injuries

If you have suffered in a road accident that was not your fault then you could be eligible for personal injury compensation. For more information and advice please get in touch with Motor Injury lawyers. We can handle claims on a no win no fee basis in many cases, please call us to find out if you qualify on 0800 808 9733.