I was at work welding and I was standing on a brand new ladder and the supports broke due to faulty welds and i fell hurting both my knees really bad .the company doctor says he see's nothing wrong.but I know something is very wrong from all the pain I am suffering.
2006-07-08 07:28:58 · 7 answers · asked by antagonizer21usn 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
By LAW , you betcha!!! Company doctor DOES NOT have your best interest in mind...only the company's. Seek out a good orthopedic doctor immediately!!! You should be covered by workers' compensation or company insurance policy since it happened while at work.
2006-07-08 07:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by Skitzed Inc. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can ask, but that doesn't mean the company will pay for it.
If you're truly injured, file for short term disability, or workers compensation. If your company hassles you, hire a lawyer and sue the pants off them.
Also call OSHA (The Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and have them investigate for faulty equipment.
2006-07-08 14:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe you are always entitled to a second opinion, and i also am quite certain that insurance must pay for it....good luck....and darn those faulty welders to heck, to heck i say...there's no room for faulty welds on my planet!!!
2006-07-08 14:33:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always ask, but I think that you might have to pay for the second opinion. Do you have your own doctor?
2006-07-08 14:30:47 · answer #4 · answered by pnk517 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, and you can also ask to be refered for physical therapy. A physical therapist will do different muscle test to see whats happened.
2006-07-08 14:31:14 · answer #5 · answered by BigPappa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately! You may be out of pocket for the referral expenses.
Hope you legs hold up.
2006-07-08 14:34:31 · answer #6 · answered by montanasamra 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They suck ask a real doctor
2006-07-08 14:30:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋