Do I have a good Lawyer?I fell or fainted at work loading a truck with a box but when I was on the floor I hurt my head and back I was taken to ER, I got a lawyer but they suspended my benefits and My lawyer hasnt been able to tell me whats going on if they are gonna send me to an other doctor or not he said he is checking to see if they can send me to an independent doctor because the workers comp dr said its not work related she said its epileptic seizure but i am not epileptic the neurologist told me and i got hurt. Its been two months and I am still waiting do you think I should hire an other lawyer they offered me 1500 but that doesnt pay even the hospital I have the er report and neurologist and quiropractor and the workers comp doctor diagnosed me with head contusion and lumbar problems but at the end she said no work related.
2006-12-31 20:45:56 · 3 answers · asked by alfredop33 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I would definitely get a second legal opinion and are you in a Union? If you are a Union member they can provide legal advice as well as look after your Workers Rights.
It appears to me they are using the chicken and egg argument here, which is circular with no conclusive answer.
An independent Doctor should always be consulted as they have no stake in the outcome and will give the less unbiased diagnosis.
My problem with all of this is, it happened at work, where is there body of evidence to say they are not liable. How long had it been since you had a break? Something to eat? What was the temperature on the day, where you were working? How did the Doctor come to the Epileptic conclusion? And do you have the neurologists report to refute this.
I believe they are using the age old 'bully and bluff' methods. Given you have been offerred a payout it is showing they do have some concerns re liability.
2006-12-31 21:07:17 · answer #1 · answered by sag_kat2chat 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Companies as well as worker comp boards like to play this game so that they can reduce the amount and number of payouts. You need a lawyer that is experienced and specializes in worker employment issues, esp. worker comp. Expect no resolution for several months.
2006-12-31 22:23:41 · answer #2 · answered by gatcllc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
worker comp dr. are going to tell you that tell your lawyer you are giving him 1 week to find out and let you know something or your going to go to someone that can help you dont trust worker comp dr.
2007-01-01 04:17:37 · answer #3 · answered by mountainchowpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋