How can I work light duty, when I'm restricted from driving

[lmk$$$!]

II'm a newly injured (6/9/09) Federal WC situation in PA. The ER visit following my fall at work diagnosed me with a sprained knee. Paperwork through my employer was not done immediately following the accident, which prevented the recommended ortho. office from seeing me for a followup until they knew my claim #. 2 days later, I went to my family Dr. because my leg really hurt and I wanted a note to cover myself since I planned on staying out a few days and the ER doc only excused me for 1 day. (She told me that's all she was allowed to do. ) My family doctor wrote out a letter that said I was disabled from 6/9 thru 6/20 and recommended a Dr. at the ortho office, which I turned into my employer. My spvr. still had not filled out the CA 1 or given me any kind of information. He told me he did what was required.The dept. mgr. stepped in, filled out the paperwork and provided me with the CA 1 R&R's, and a CA-17. I got an appt. with the ortho, but instead of the dr. I saw a phys. asst. She reported to my employer that I had a miniscus tear and altho I was not allowed to drive, and need crutches to get around, I was able to return to work on 6/15 because I am able to answer phones. Now my employer is telling me that it is my responsibility to find transportation to work (I work night shift) because they do have a job for me. Can they do that?

[1171]

unless you can show there is no alternate travel arrangements available for your employment, getting to work everyday has always been the employee's responsibility.

[1171]

duplicate

[Bad Boy Bad Boy]

I don't see why a meniscus tear would stop you from driving. So, it is up to you to get to work. Get a ride, take a Bus, take a Cab if you don't want to drive. Sorry, but that is the way it is.

[Cycler]

The Drs. restrictions must be reasonable and certainly people walk around (and drive) for years with similar injuries. Perhaps driving referred to OTR work, commercial driving etc ?