What happens when you have a work mans comp claim for a back injury and the doctor and layers aren't helping
Q. I know someone with a back injury where they can barely walk and are at the therapist 2xs a week for their back but no one wants to help him out. hes working consturction and hes still has to work because he has a family to raise and yet workmans comp. won't help with finances or anything so he has to keep working . I am basicaly asking for advice on what he should do?
Asked by kimphin007 - Tue Dec 19 17:20:30 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well first of all get him to change doctors and get evidence on how it happened. dont let him think it was his fault. tell the manager how he got the injury and ask him if they can change his hours or pay him compo. he is entitled to it and should get it. ask him how it happened. write it down in a report. make a few copies of it and give one to the manager, the compo people and to the doctor. the doctor should be able to state that the injury was for the workplace. stand beside him and remember he is right. plus get the therapist to write a report to and present that to them. if they still wont do anything go over their heads.
Answered by been there done that - Tue Dec 19 18:10:46 2006
Q. I know someone with a back injury where they can barely walk and are at the therapist 2xs a week for their back but no one wants to help him out. hes working consturction and hes still has to work because he has a family to raise and yet workmans comp. won't help with finances or anything so he has to keep working . I am basicaly asking for advice on what he should do?
Asked by kimphin007 - Tue Dec 19 17:20:30 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. well first of all get him to change doctors and get evidence on how it happened. dont let him think it was his fault. tell the manager how he got the injury and ask him if they can change his hours or pay him compo. he is entitled to it and should get it. ask him how it happened. write it down in a report. make a few copies of it and give one to the manager, the compo people and to the doctor. the doctor should be able to state that the injury was for the workplace. stand beside him and remember he is right. plus get the therapist to write a report to and present that to them. if they still wont do anything go over their heads.
Answered by been there done that - Tue Dec 19 18:10:46 2006
how much can i expect on lower back injury from workers comp at final settlements with lawyer?
Q. my injury is almost 2 years old now- how long before settlement with lawyer and how much cash can i expect? im shooting for lifetime medical and my lawyer going for depression too? thanks- mike
Asked by Mike - Thu Oct 29 19:25:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. More information is needed. Every state has their own way of calculating worker's comp benefits. You say you are shooting for lifetime medical. The value is typically determined by the average cost of treatment per year ( at a reduced rate) multiply by your life expectancy. So your age plays a factor. In addition, depending on where your case is located, permanent disability can be rated in various ways. Typically it is either rated by work restrictions or by the impairment guides under the American Medical Association. Good luck.
Answered by Craziee Panda - Mon Nov 2 09:06:48 2009
Q. my injury is almost 2 years old now- how long before settlement with lawyer and how much cash can i expect? im shooting for lifetime medical and my lawyer going for depression too? thanks- mike
Asked by Mike - Thu Oct 29 19:25:53 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. More information is needed. Every state has their own way of calculating worker's comp benefits. You say you are shooting for lifetime medical. The value is typically determined by the average cost of treatment per year ( at a reduced rate) multiply by your life expectancy. So your age plays a factor. In addition, depending on where your case is located, permanent disability can be rated in various ways. Typically it is either rated by work restrictions or by the impairment guides under the American Medical Association. Good luck.
Answered by Craziee Panda - Mon Nov 2 09:06:48 2009
how much can i get from a workers comp lawsuit back injury with a pinched nerve and sciatica?
Q. how much can i get from a workers comp lawsuit back injury with a pinched nerve and sciatica?
Asked by latoya l - Thu Jul 3 21:37:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1st thing is to get the best medical attention you can...back injuries only get worse as time goes by. 2nd get a lawyer who deals with workers comp and follow his/her instructions. The Insurance carrier for your employer will try and force you into a settlement to thier likeing. You are entitled to a comp lawyer at no cost to you...get one now..The lawyer will get you a more than fair settlement.
Answered by R W - Thu Jul 3 21:48:29 2008
Q. how much can i get from a workers comp lawsuit back injury with a pinched nerve and sciatica?
Asked by latoya l - Thu Jul 3 21:37:56 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1st thing is to get the best medical attention you can...back injuries only get worse as time goes by. 2nd get a lawyer who deals with workers comp and follow his/her instructions. The Insurance carrier for your employer will try and force you into a settlement to thier likeing. You are entitled to a comp lawyer at no cost to you...get one now..The lawyer will get you a more than fair settlement.
Answered by R W - Thu Jul 3 21:48:29 2008
What do I need to do about Wokers Comp not wanting to pay for back injury?
Q. I am a CNA and hurt my back lifting people in nursing home. I put my notice in after corporate gave me a hard time and don't believe my back is hurt. They sent me to physical therapy, but don't want me to go to a doctor. I ask to be seen by a doctor, but they said I only need physical therapy.
Asked by vikandrick - Wed Sep 3 11:41:57 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When a person leaves a company and then files a work claim, that is "red flag" that the claim could be a problem, especially if an employee is considered a problem employee. Are you still working for that company?? You have the right to file a claim and it will be up the insurance company not your employer to accept the claim for benefits. You need to go to your human resources office and make sure your company filed your claim with the insurance company. If they did not, you need to tell them you want them to do so. They have to file the claim if you want them too, however that does not mean you will have your claim accepted. If that does not work, talk to a work comp attorney. However be prepared to prove you actually got hurt on… [cont.]
Answered by Don Drapers woman - Wed Sep 3 11:49:24 2008
Q. I am a CNA and hurt my back lifting people in nursing home. I put my notice in after corporate gave me a hard time and don't believe my back is hurt. They sent me to physical therapy, but don't want me to go to a doctor. I ask to be seen by a doctor, but they said I only need physical therapy.
Asked by vikandrick - Wed Sep 3 11:41:57 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. When a person leaves a company and then files a work claim, that is "red flag" that the claim could be a problem, especially if an employee is considered a problem employee. Are you still working for that company?? You have the right to file a claim and it will be up the insurance company not your employer to accept the claim for benefits. You need to go to your human resources office and make sure your company filed your claim with the insurance company. If they did not, you need to tell them you want them to do so. They have to file the claim if you want them too, however that does not mean you will have your claim accepted. If that does not work, talk to a work comp attorney. However be prepared to prove you actually got hurt on… [cont.]
Answered by Don Drapers woman - Wed Sep 3 11:49:24 2008
My mom has a serious back injury.CA workmans comp is giving the runaround are there any resources to help her?
Q. Since Arnold became governor, all the workmans comp cases have been re-opened. She was previosly awarded all future medical, and now nobody is policing the re-opened cases. She chose future medical treatment over a money settlement 10 years ago. She can't change lawyers now. No lawyers will take the case because there's no money in it for them and her current lawyer will not even take her calls. In the meantime, her conditions are consistently worsening due to her having to overcompensate for her back injury and lack of medical attention. She now has ankle and knee injurys requiring surgery. She received back surgery for her L5,S1 fusion and her L4 is out. The workmans comp insurance won't cover anything. Multiple doctors agree she… [cont.]
Asked by Justin - Tue Jul 3 20:41:30 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try contacting your local legal aid office, there should be one in your area. They have attorneys who can assist people who are in need due to overwhelming expenses. Also, if she presents to the emergency room at the hospital, they shouldn't turn her away due to inability to pay. If you aren't able to get her in to see a regular doctor for an appointment, take her to the emergency room.
Answered by anndoodle - Tue Jul 3 21:56:25 2007
Q. Since Arnold became governor, all the workmans comp cases have been re-opened. She was previosly awarded all future medical, and now nobody is policing the re-opened cases. She chose future medical treatment over a money settlement 10 years ago. She can't change lawyers now. No lawyers will take the case because there's no money in it for them and her current lawyer will not even take her calls. In the meantime, her conditions are consistently worsening due to her having to overcompensate for her back injury and lack of medical attention. She now has ankle and knee injurys requiring surgery. She received back surgery for her L5,S1 fusion and her L4 is out. The workmans comp insurance won't cover anything. Multiple doctors agree she… [cont.]
Asked by Justin - Tue Jul 3 20:41:30 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Try contacting your local legal aid office, there should be one in your area. They have attorneys who can assist people who are in need due to overwhelming expenses. Also, if she presents to the emergency room at the hospital, they shouldn't turn her away due to inability to pay. If you aren't able to get her in to see a regular doctor for an appointment, take her to the emergency room.
Answered by anndoodle - Tue Jul 3 21:56:25 2007
Back injury and workmans comp. question-need advice please.?
Q. I was injured at work (walmart) 3 months ago when something fell on me. I have been under my employers doctors care since then. I was diagnosed with a spinal injury. I have undergone a series of shots in my neck, and various medications including pain meds, steroids, and muscle relaxers. Today the workmans comp. doctor told me he was releasing me for light duty. I feel I am not ready as I am in chronic pain and I still have swelling in my neck and shooting pains in the back of my left leg. What are my options, and where do I go from here? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Asked by jodi c - Tue Apr 15 13:21:06 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow! I hear ya! I've just returned to work as an RN after 2.5 years off due to a back injury at work. I've dealt with WCB for that long and I currently have a lawyer doing an appeal for monetary loss. I am ready to return to work, but they would have returned me two years ago if they had it their way. First of all, you need to refuse to return to work. If you need money to live, then go on disability if you can. Tell your employer that you are not ready and that you feel you will reinjure yourself if you return to work now. If all else fails, return to work for a day and don't fake an injury, but make it known to the doctor that you are hurting and injured from that day of work. Light duty or not, if you do not feel ready and… [cont.]
Answered by just me - Tue Apr 15 13:38:05 2008
Q. I was injured at work (walmart) 3 months ago when something fell on me. I have been under my employers doctors care since then. I was diagnosed with a spinal injury. I have undergone a series of shots in my neck, and various medications including pain meds, steroids, and muscle relaxers. Today the workmans comp. doctor told me he was releasing me for light duty. I feel I am not ready as I am in chronic pain and I still have swelling in my neck and shooting pains in the back of my left leg. What are my options, and where do I go from here? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Asked by jodi c - Tue Apr 15 13:21:06 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wow! I hear ya! I've just returned to work as an RN after 2.5 years off due to a back injury at work. I've dealt with WCB for that long and I currently have a lawyer doing an appeal for monetary loss. I am ready to return to work, but they would have returned me two years ago if they had it their way. First of all, you need to refuse to return to work. If you need money to live, then go on disability if you can. Tell your employer that you are not ready and that you feel you will reinjure yourself if you return to work now. If all else fails, return to work for a day and don't fake an injury, but make it known to the doctor that you are hurting and injured from that day of work. Light duty or not, if you do not feel ready and… [cont.]
Answered by just me - Tue Apr 15 13:38:05 2008
How much is the usual settle for a workers comp case for total disabled worker with back injury?
Q. How much is the usual settle for a workers comp case for total disabled worker with back injury?
Asked by c s - Mon Aug 7 18:43:16 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Workers' Comp varies from state to state and it depends on what kind of work you did, how you were injured and what salary you were drawing. In some cases you are going to get a weekly amount that has a set limit times a certain number of weeks until you reach the overall limit. In some cases, your state may authorize lump sums for total disability. Either way, unless you had a supplemental disability insurance policy, you are going to find it is only a small fraction of what your working wages were. If you have another supplemental disability policy that will help, but more than likely you'll have to go on some sort of public assistance to make ends meet because you'll find what you are going to get from work comp is not going to be very… [cont.]
Answered by markmywordz - Tue Aug 8 00:44:13 2006
Q. How much is the usual settle for a workers comp case for total disabled worker with back injury?
Asked by c s - Mon Aug 7 18:43:16 2006 - - 4 Answers - 1 Comments
A. Workers' Comp varies from state to state and it depends on what kind of work you did, how you were injured and what salary you were drawing. In some cases you are going to get a weekly amount that has a set limit times a certain number of weeks until you reach the overall limit. In some cases, your state may authorize lump sums for total disability. Either way, unless you had a supplemental disability insurance policy, you are going to find it is only a small fraction of what your working wages were. If you have another supplemental disability policy that will help, but more than likely you'll have to go on some sort of public assistance to make ends meet because you'll find what you are going to get from work comp is not going to be very… [cont.]
Answered by markmywordz - Tue Aug 8 00:44:13 2006
What do I do if back pain has returned 3 months after returning to work for a Workers Comp. injury?
Q. I was injured in November and was off until mid-Jan. It is now mid-April and the pain has returned to the same region. I've tried to ignore it, take pain pills, repeated the physical therapy exercises, etc. but it is getting worse. I had sacroiliac damage from a fall. I didn't have any more injuries since November.
Asked by Mrs. Spock - Sun Apr 18 10:23:55 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What did you do to re-injure yourself?
Answered by MSAD - Sun Apr 18 10:43:11 2010
Q. I was injured in November and was off until mid-Jan. It is now mid-April and the pain has returned to the same region. I've tried to ignore it, take pain pills, repeated the physical therapy exercises, etc. but it is getting worse. I had sacroiliac damage from a fall. I didn't have any more injuries since November.
Asked by Mrs. Spock - Sun Apr 18 10:23:55 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. What did you do to re-injure yourself?
Answered by MSAD - Sun Apr 18 10:43:11 2010
what is an avarage workers comp settement for a back injury?
Q. what is an avarage workers comp settement for a back injury?
Asked by back too it - Mon Feb 27 22:25:06 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is no average, it depends on whether or not it is a soft tissue injury or if bones were injured.
Answered by WIDOWMAKER54 - Tue Feb 28 13:50:15 2006
Q. what is an avarage workers comp settement for a back injury?
Asked by back too it - Mon Feb 27 22:25:06 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. there is no average, it depends on whether or not it is a soft tissue injury or if bones were injured.
Answered by WIDOWMAKER54 - Tue Feb 28 13:50:15 2006
Can worker comp refuse treatment of on the job injury if you refuse to sign a medical release of prior medical
Q. Can worker comp refuse treatment of a on the job injury if you refuse to sign a medical release of prior medical history. My back injury has nothing to do with any other medical problem I ve ever had. My prior medical history is all in the military. I m a disable veteran but injury is not related in any way to my back. Oh, I never mention I was a disabled veteran when applying for my job due to not wanting them to us it against me/ not hire me. We now have a new director of my agency and immediately started digging for information on me found out that I was disabled and reported to workers comp. Now worker comp won t treat me without me signing a medical release. Is this legal? My real issue here is this is my personal records not just… [cont.]
Asked by Louis - Thu Sep 27 15:43:10 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Bottom line, your adjuster has a right to your medical records. With that in mind, there are 2 possible scenarios. a. If your claim has been accepted, then no they cannot withhold medical treatment just because you haven't signed a medical release. b. If your claim has been delayed so they can investigate then they can deny your claim on the basis that you won't cooperate with their investigation. however, that doesn't mean you are not entitled to your privacy. Just because your adjuster has a right to your records that doesn't mean your employer does. Your adjuster has a duty to make sure that the records they do obtain is not shared with anyone except your work comp doctors. 2. Having a prior injury does not bar you from… [cont.]
Answered by ca_workcompadvice - Sat Sep 29 01:51:50 2007
Q. Can worker comp refuse treatment of a on the job injury if you refuse to sign a medical release of prior medical history. My back injury has nothing to do with any other medical problem I ve ever had. My prior medical history is all in the military. I m a disable veteran but injury is not related in any way to my back. Oh, I never mention I was a disabled veteran when applying for my job due to not wanting them to us it against me/ not hire me. We now have a new director of my agency and immediately started digging for information on me found out that I was disabled and reported to workers comp. Now worker comp won t treat me without me signing a medical release. Is this legal? My real issue here is this is my personal records not just… [cont.]
Asked by Louis - Thu Sep 27 15:43:10 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. 1. Bottom line, your adjuster has a right to your medical records. With that in mind, there are 2 possible scenarios. a. If your claim has been accepted, then no they cannot withhold medical treatment just because you haven't signed a medical release. b. If your claim has been delayed so they can investigate then they can deny your claim on the basis that you won't cooperate with their investigation. however, that doesn't mean you are not entitled to your privacy. Just because your adjuster has a right to your records that doesn't mean your employer does. Your adjuster has a duty to make sure that the records they do obtain is not shared with anyone except your work comp doctors. 2. Having a prior injury does not bar you from… [cont.]
Answered by ca_workcompadvice - Sat Sep 29 01:51:50 2007
Workers Comp Attorney? I am so lost in what to do with my back injury...?
Q. I hurt my back in april of 2005. I have done everything to try to fix my back. Family practice, MRI, Chiro, Acupuncture, and Physical Therapy. I got off the wagon when I tried a nerve drug named Neurontin and got a severe allergic reaction. I just recently have hade a mechanical back spasm, and a week later my right arm is going numb. I fear I am loosing my health very quick. My question is very broad and open ended. My primary doc is a Chiro and does not seem to want to help at all. I need to find a doc that can help me. I fear I have used my one change to my chiro, and believe this was a big mistake. Should I get a workers comp lawyer? I called one and got shut down pretty quick. What are my rights? How can I get a new… [cont.]
Asked by unsure72 - Sun Sep 24 19:59:37 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds like you need a new doctor AND a workmen's comp lawyer.
Answered by beez - Sun Sep 24 20:18:06 2006
Q. I hurt my back in april of 2005. I have done everything to try to fix my back. Family practice, MRI, Chiro, Acupuncture, and Physical Therapy. I got off the wagon when I tried a nerve drug named Neurontin and got a severe allergic reaction. I just recently have hade a mechanical back spasm, and a week later my right arm is going numb. I fear I am loosing my health very quick. My question is very broad and open ended. My primary doc is a Chiro and does not seem to want to help at all. I need to find a doc that can help me. I fear I have used my one change to my chiro, and believe this was a big mistake. Should I get a workers comp lawyer? I called one and got shut down pretty quick. What are my rights? How can I get a new… [cont.]
Asked by unsure72 - Sun Sep 24 19:59:37 2006 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Sounds like you need a new doctor AND a workmen's comp lawyer.
Answered by beez - Sun Sep 24 20:18:06 2006
do florida's workman comp compensate with cash for reinjury of an old lower back injury?
Q. do florida's workman comp compensate with cash for reinjury of an old lower back injury?
Asked by tyrecia t - Thu Jun 7 18:46:11 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Highly unlikely. First of all, you have to prove that it was a reinjury. Second, you have to show how much was due to the new injury, how much the old (VERY hard to prove). Lastly, in MOST states (I'm not sure about FL, sorry), there's a "time limit" to reopen an old claim - usually 3 - 5 years after it was closed. So IF the reinjury is also a comp claim, and the claim has been closed long enough, most likely the entier claim will be filed under the new claim. And if it's auto, or on your own time, then it's not going to count at all.
Answered by mbrcatz - Thu Jun 7 21:13:05 2007
Q. do florida's workman comp compensate with cash for reinjury of an old lower back injury?
Asked by tyrecia t - Thu Jun 7 18:46:11 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Highly unlikely. First of all, you have to prove that it was a reinjury. Second, you have to show how much was due to the new injury, how much the old (VERY hard to prove). Lastly, in MOST states (I'm not sure about FL, sorry), there's a "time limit" to reopen an old claim - usually 3 - 5 years after it was closed. So IF the reinjury is also a comp claim, and the claim has been closed long enough, most likely the entier claim will be filed under the new claim. And if it's auto, or on your own time, then it's not going to count at all.
Answered by mbrcatz - Thu Jun 7 21:13:05 2007
ADMINISTRATIVE TERMINATION DUE TO BEING OUT 6 MONTH DUE TO BACK INJURY RECIEVED AT WORK?
Q. Can they do that. Said that when ever I get released will try and find me a position may not be the exact same. Should I get a lawyer. File unemployment. They are still paying worker comp. Just worried about what to . To make things more complicate I am about to have a baby.
Asked by Jennifer - Tue May 18 23:58:07 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you can't work, you are not eligible for unemployment. You must be able to accept immediate work in order to collect. You may now be eligible for disability - check your state's web site, or ask your former employer's HR rep. You may also be eligible for other benefits if your income is sufficiently low - check the government web site to see what you can apply for.
Answered by Piggiepants - Wed May 19 10:54:53 2010
Q. Can they do that. Said that when ever I get released will try and find me a position may not be the exact same. Should I get a lawyer. File unemployment. They are still paying worker comp. Just worried about what to . To make things more complicate I am about to have a baby.
Asked by Jennifer - Tue May 18 23:58:07 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you can't work, you are not eligible for unemployment. You must be able to accept immediate work in order to collect. You may now be eligible for disability - check your state's web site, or ask your former employer's HR rep. You may also be eligible for other benefits if your income is sufficiently low - check the government web site to see what you can apply for.
Answered by Piggiepants - Wed May 19 10:54:53 2010
Can I be let go by my work if I refuse back surgery for my back injury?
Q. I was hurt at work and referred to a neurosurgeon who told me if I do not get better in three weeks he is going to recommend surgery or pain management therapy. He said if I refused them both then my work could let me go. Is this true? What can I do? Also I am getting workers comp.
Asked by jr_2281 - Tue Jul 13 12:53:56 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. I was hurt at work and referred to a neurosurgeon who told me if I do not get better in three weeks he is going to recommend surgery or pain management therapy. He said if I refused them both then my work could let me go. Is this true? What can I do? Also I am getting workers comp.
Asked by jr_2281 - Tue Jul 13 12:53:56 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
i injured my lower back at work now work comp wants to settle. been injured for8months ,whats injury worth?
Q. ive injured my back at work on 9/17/05. my job is orderfilling in -20 at walmart distrubition. it took them 2 months to send me to the doctors. i cant realy do much of anything because of my back. i do have a lawyer, and now my employer wants to settle, but my lawyer and doctors say, this injury is long term. and its going to be very expencive to treat. but my question is , what is this type of long term injury worth in a settlement. thank you.
Asked by mossy h - Tue Jun 27 15:26:41 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would NOT settle, especially since your doctor and lawyer feel that your injury appears to be long-term. once you settle, the workers comp carrier is ONLY obligated to pay you the remaining TTD (Temporary Total Disability benefits.) then they will pay whatever PPD (Permanent Partial Disability) benefits you may be entitled to receive. IF you get worse, you COULD petition to re-open, but it will be one hell of an uphill battle. Here are some questions to consider: 1 - what state has jurisdiction over your claim. 2 - Did you know that SOME states pay lifetime benefits? ((that all depends on which state has jurisdiction)) 3 - Will you need SURGERY in the future? 4 - WHO will pay for medications you may need because of your… [cont.]
Answered by *??SnowShoer1??* - Tue Jun 27 16:24:45 2006
Q. ive injured my back at work on 9/17/05. my job is orderfilling in -20 at walmart distrubition. it took them 2 months to send me to the doctors. i cant realy do much of anything because of my back. i do have a lawyer, and now my employer wants to settle, but my lawyer and doctors say, this injury is long term. and its going to be very expencive to treat. but my question is , what is this type of long term injury worth in a settlement. thank you.
Asked by mossy h - Tue Jun 27 15:26:41 2006 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I would NOT settle, especially since your doctor and lawyer feel that your injury appears to be long-term. once you settle, the workers comp carrier is ONLY obligated to pay you the remaining TTD (Temporary Total Disability benefits.) then they will pay whatever PPD (Permanent Partial Disability) benefits you may be entitled to receive. IF you get worse, you COULD petition to re-open, but it will be one hell of an uphill battle. Here are some questions to consider: 1 - what state has jurisdiction over your claim. 2 - Did you know that SOME states pay lifetime benefits? ((that all depends on which state has jurisdiction)) 3 - Will you need SURGERY in the future? 4 - WHO will pay for medications you may need because of your… [cont.]
Answered by *??SnowShoer1??* - Tue Jun 27 16:24:45 2006
PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!! Legal question regarding a workmans comp. injury.?
Q. I was involved in a workman s comp related injury.. As a result I hired a law firm to handle the case. 4 years later we have reached an agreement to settle. Being that this was a Workman s Comp Case I am now being told that because my injury sustained has already reached $67,000 in charges for surgeries and medical visits. (This all still has not corrected my problem.)The lawyer tells me that Comp Pays the first $50,000 then any awards received must go back to comp before they will continue treating my injuries. Is this true?
Asked by noimage2000 - Wed Jun 7 10:46:49 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My medical bills reached over $80,000.00 for a work comp injury and they had no choice but to pay them. I also made them pay future medical bills and they had to pay for the percentage of loss that I had. Check the laws for your state on Workers Comp. and don't always trust your attorney. There are good honest ones out there but there are also the ones who want you to settle just so they can get their money.
Answered by dillpickle - Wed Jun 7 12:30:25 2006
Q. I was involved in a workman s comp related injury.. As a result I hired a law firm to handle the case. 4 years later we have reached an agreement to settle. Being that this was a Workman s Comp Case I am now being told that because my injury sustained has already reached $67,000 in charges for surgeries and medical visits. (This all still has not corrected my problem.)The lawyer tells me that Comp Pays the first $50,000 then any awards received must go back to comp before they will continue treating my injuries. Is this true?
Asked by noimage2000 - Wed Jun 7 10:46:49 2006 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. My medical bills reached over $80,000.00 for a work comp injury and they had no choice but to pay them. I also made them pay future medical bills and they had to pay for the percentage of loss that I had. Check the laws for your state on Workers Comp. and don't always trust your attorney. There are good honest ones out there but there are also the ones who want you to settle just so they can get their money.
Answered by dillpickle - Wed Jun 7 12:30:25 2006
Is there a time frame on a worker's comp injury?
Q. In ohio, my boyfriend works for a temp company. He hurt his back at work and they had him take two days off and the weekend. A doctor they sent him to said it was a deep lumbar sprain (back injury) and that the pain in his leg was his sciatica due to the back injury. They only paid for the physical therapy visit. said he had to miss three regular working days in row to get compensation, so his time off was unpaid. They said the leg would continue to hurt. Almost three months later and it has only gotten worse to where he whenses when he changes positions. they told him to take a few days off, and get cleared by a doctor. But they are making us pay for all this out of pocket (no ins:/), and no money for the time off( about a wk now) They… [cont.]
Asked by olive - Wed Jun 16 20:52:17 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am on Worker's Comp.(WA State) right now. When I hurt my back at work, I went to a chiropractor (bad idea) I have been on this since Feb 22nd. When you are injured on the job, you can see whatever Dr you want. Usually they will give you paperwork to fill out and they send it into The Dept of Labor and Industries. From there, you will be sent a letter saying what the status of you claim is. (denied, open, pending) If your claim is accepted, you will be sent a letter telling you your claims manager's name. This is th person you direct all you questions to. You should report the injury ASAP! I am confused as to who is making you pay for all the doctor bills. Is it his employer? or your state's L&I? While it is true that there is… [cont.]
Answered by Angiebaby - Thu Jun 17 00:31:57 2010
Q. In ohio, my boyfriend works for a temp company. He hurt his back at work and they had him take two days off and the weekend. A doctor they sent him to said it was a deep lumbar sprain (back injury) and that the pain in his leg was his sciatica due to the back injury. They only paid for the physical therapy visit. said he had to miss three regular working days in row to get compensation, so his time off was unpaid. They said the leg would continue to hurt. Almost three months later and it has only gotten worse to where he whenses when he changes positions. they told him to take a few days off, and get cleared by a doctor. But they are making us pay for all this out of pocket (no ins:/), and no money for the time off( about a wk now) They… [cont.]
Asked by olive - Wed Jun 16 20:52:17 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am on Worker's Comp.(WA State) right now. When I hurt my back at work, I went to a chiropractor (bad idea) I have been on this since Feb 22nd. When you are injured on the job, you can see whatever Dr you want. Usually they will give you paperwork to fill out and they send it into The Dept of Labor and Industries. From there, you will be sent a letter saying what the status of you claim is. (denied, open, pending) If your claim is accepted, you will be sent a letter telling you your claims manager's name. This is th person you direct all you questions to. You should report the injury ASAP! I am confused as to who is making you pay for all the doctor bills. Is it his employer? or your state's L&I? While it is true that there is… [cont.]
Answered by Angiebaby - Thu Jun 17 00:31:57 2010
Workman's comp question?
Q. I requested medical treatment for a two year old workman's comp injury (back injury) that started to bother me again. They denied my request for medical treatment but want to offer me a settlement. How does this make any sense? The only reason I found out is I called the doctor's office and they told me it was denied. Workman's comp has yet to actually tell me...and they have yet to return emails and phone calls from three weeks ago.
Asked by lostlilshedevil - Sat Feb 28 22:26:08 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am currently going through a similar problem. You should talk to an attorney. They will usually do a free consultation and sometimes give you free advice. If you have a legitimate claim then the attorney could fight it on a contingency. If you receive income benifits then they will sometimes take 25% of your weekly benifits pay. This all depends where you are as well. I am in TX and I work on an oil rig. I tore ligaments in my left ankle and after almost 6 months I am now being told that the workers comp doctors were wrong and I will probably need surgery. Then they said that it may be permanent and that they may have waited too long to repair it!
Answered by jhdaddy0207 - Sun Mar 1 00:24:44 2009
Q. I requested medical treatment for a two year old workman's comp injury (back injury) that started to bother me again. They denied my request for medical treatment but want to offer me a settlement. How does this make any sense? The only reason I found out is I called the doctor's office and they told me it was denied. Workman's comp has yet to actually tell me...and they have yet to return emails and phone calls from three weeks ago.
Asked by lostlilshedevil - Sat Feb 28 22:26:08 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I am currently going through a similar problem. You should talk to an attorney. They will usually do a free consultation and sometimes give you free advice. If you have a legitimate claim then the attorney could fight it on a contingency. If you receive income benifits then they will sometimes take 25% of your weekly benifits pay. This all depends where you are as well. I am in TX and I work on an oil rig. I tore ligaments in my left ankle and after almost 6 months I am now being told that the workers comp doctors were wrong and I will probably need surgery. Then they said that it may be permanent and that they may have waited too long to repair it!
Answered by jhdaddy0207 - Sun Mar 1 00:24:44 2009
POLL: Workman's Comp Question!?
Q. Ok so... first off only intelligent and serious answers please! ;) I'm needing to know if anyone has an idea of what the average starting settlement is for a workman's comp back injury? Please keep in mind I have already talked to a lawyer, and am waiting for an appointment to see a doctor to discuss the percentage of damage to my back... whatever that means, lol. So overall, I would just like to know what to expect. I understand it depends on the percentage, but maybe someone has an idea if I'm looking at an average of like $500.00 or $10,000.00? Are back injuries considered "a high payout"? I don't know if that term is correct but I'm hoping you get the idea of what I'm asking! LOL Thanks for your time!
Asked by Pinkzombie - Fri Jan 15 18:07:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lawyers always tell a client what they want to hear. The truth is, work comp has a "book" of how much they will allow. Like the loss of a finger sample $5000 Loss of a hand $6000 My husband found out when this happened to him. It does not matter what the lawyer asks for, it is all detailed already.
Answered by Bon Bon - Fri Jan 15 18:12:23 2010
Q. Ok so... first off only intelligent and serious answers please! ;) I'm needing to know if anyone has an idea of what the average starting settlement is for a workman's comp back injury? Please keep in mind I have already talked to a lawyer, and am waiting for an appointment to see a doctor to discuss the percentage of damage to my back... whatever that means, lol. So overall, I would just like to know what to expect. I understand it depends on the percentage, but maybe someone has an idea if I'm looking at an average of like $500.00 or $10,000.00? Are back injuries considered "a high payout"? I don't know if that term is correct but I'm hoping you get the idea of what I'm asking! LOL Thanks for your time!
Asked by Pinkzombie - Fri Jan 15 18:07:02 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Lawyers always tell a client what they want to hear. The truth is, work comp has a "book" of how much they will allow. Like the loss of a finger sample $5000 Loss of a hand $6000 My husband found out when this happened to him. It does not matter what the lawyer asks for, it is all detailed already.
Answered by Bon Bon - Fri Jan 15 18:12:23 2010
A muscle relaxer didn't help my injured back...does this mean that it's not the muscle that's injured?
Q. I know this sounds like a strange question. The thing is, I've been dealing with a work comp back injury for 2 years. I've always dealt with work comp doctors who keep telling me that the muscle in my back is simply strained. No pain killers have worked, and the doc just prescribed a muscle relaxer, which also did nothing. I had one doctor (who was not work comp) tell me that if there is nerve damage causing my pain, that pain relievers will have no effect. Since I get no response from pain relievers, muscle relaxers, (and also no response from trigger point injections), I'm wondering if I have nerve damage. I know that no one can possibly know without examining me, but I'm just looking for a general answer if this sounds like nerve damage. [cont.]
Asked by mandyjayne - Fri Jul 11 00:07:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course they're saying it's strained... that means they don't have to pay for any decent treatment. I would HIGHLY suggest that you see either a spine specialist or a chiropractor. It may be a pinched nerve or some vertebrae that are out of alignment. Don't let them tell you no and get a lawyer if you have to, but get the help you need. Doctors don't know how to deal with issues that involve bone rotation and often just assume it's muscular... and of course it's the muscle that hurts, but it's the pinching nerve causing it, and THAT is what needs to be fixed. Tell worker's comp you want to see a chiropractor and have them hook you up with one. Seriously, don't take no for an answer. They can't keep you in pain for this long. Time… [cont.]
Answered by Saucy - Fri Jul 11 01:18:22 2008
Q. I know this sounds like a strange question. The thing is, I've been dealing with a work comp back injury for 2 years. I've always dealt with work comp doctors who keep telling me that the muscle in my back is simply strained. No pain killers have worked, and the doc just prescribed a muscle relaxer, which also did nothing. I had one doctor (who was not work comp) tell me that if there is nerve damage causing my pain, that pain relievers will have no effect. Since I get no response from pain relievers, muscle relaxers, (and also no response from trigger point injections), I'm wondering if I have nerve damage. I know that no one can possibly know without examining me, but I'm just looking for a general answer if this sounds like nerve damage. [cont.]
Asked by mandyjayne - Fri Jul 11 00:07:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course they're saying it's strained... that means they don't have to pay for any decent treatment. I would HIGHLY suggest that you see either a spine specialist or a chiropractor. It may be a pinched nerve or some vertebrae that are out of alignment. Don't let them tell you no and get a lawyer if you have to, but get the help you need. Doctors don't know how to deal with issues that involve bone rotation and often just assume it's muscular... and of course it's the muscle that hurts, but it's the pinching nerve causing it, and THAT is what needs to be fixed. Tell worker's comp you want to see a chiropractor and have them hook you up with one. Seriously, don't take no for an answer. They can't keep you in pain for this long. Time… [cont.]
Answered by Saucy - Fri Jul 11 01:18:22 2008
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