I fell or fainted at work loading a truck with a box but I am not supposed to do that job and they send me to an area where I have never been trained for. when I was hurt 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 whether 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 I had head concusion and i got hurt. Its been two months and I am still waiting do you think I should hire an other lawyer .My back hurts a lot the lower back in the hospital ct scan it shows that my lumbar sprains or strains are damaged but I keep feeling numbness in my feet. and a headaches. that why I need to see doctor I cant afford paying doctors anymore.They want me to accept a 1500 pay out
2007-01-01 18:01:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Do not accept anything until you have been thoroughly checked out. Your company can order an IME(Independent Medical Exam) from any Dr. they choose, and you will be required to go for the appt. If it is out of town, they will pay your expenses. On the other hand, you are allowed to see up to 3 Dr's on your own and these Dr's can refer you to someone else (specialist) if they want to. Your company has to pick up the tab if it is deemed work related. You need to sit down and talk to your lawyer and make him lay it all out on the line for you. He is charging you for every visit and every phone call, so be careful.
Sometimes you need to change to a different attorney, but you need to let this one know that you want some action soon. It could be that he rode in the same bus with your company's attorney, if you get my drift.
You would be better off if you asked your company for a case manager. They are usually but not always a nurse who works for the company insurance, they attend appointments with you and see that you get the medical trteatment that is recommended. They will also not be good for you if you are faking injury, or if they think you are a malingerer.
2007-01-01 18:14:03 · answer #1 · answered by classic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In your statement you made a real error that any lawyer can pick up and it in all likelihood negate any payment. "I fell OR fainted". In a statement of this nature you state precisely what happened as it could finish up before a tribunal or a court. You fell is fine. It states what happened. If you said you were unconscious as a result of the fall and striking your head, that's acceptable, but what is not acceptable is an ambiguous statement. You see, the trap here is that you said it back to front. Had you said you fell as a result of fainting, that would be accepted. The law is very strict about accuracy. Take the 1500 and walk away. If this reaches a court with a statement like that, it will be thrown out and you run the risk of having costs awarded against you.
2007-01-02 01:01:36 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Two months? Yes, I would consult with another attorney. Sounds like he's dragging his feet. If they are offering you ANY amount of money, that probably means they know they are liable and will try to give you as little as possible. If you are claiming worker's comp, I don't think they can suspend your insurance but you should ask a lawyer or the labor board about that.
2007-01-01 18:11:46 · answer #3 · answered by swttxlady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you have to.
2017-04-13 08:28:29 · answer #4 · answered by Gary 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes get another Lawyer, one that does personal injury cases.
2007-01-01 18:13:10 · answer #5 · answered by reido50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋