Medic...I worked for 3 years after my injuries but I too quit. I returned back to my home state where my support system was when I was declared permanent and stationary by California WC. I had to quit whether it damaged my settlement or not. We do the best we can. To be brain injured and figure all this out is so hard. I have a lawyer and she is totally unhelpful. She will be walking away with a portion of my settlement that I had obtained before hiring her. So if you get a lawyer do your homework and get a good one Some states have terrible WC systems. I wish you the best of luck.

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We have a forum for WC issues here.
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum30.html

Hopefully you will get helpful info there

Check your state website for work comp info..
You might be able to file a wc claim after the fact, even though you did quit.. something to check on..

But it is a stressful system , paperwork/paper trail- and proof of injury is very important.. a solid long term doctor treatment record is a plus.

interview/consult with many wc attys before signing with anyone..

Often if they think you might get some compensation they will say anything to get you to sign with them, then only do minor case work and hope for easy money.. be aware.. some are good and some are lax... research them as best you can...