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 needs attention. She has assumed an incredibly large debt and is undergoing the legal runaround. The workmans comp insurance owes her money for pharmaceuticals they were to pay for, her lawyer seems to be on their side. Does anyone have advice?
2007-07-03 13:41:30 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
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.
2007-07-03 14:56:25 · answer #1 · answered by anndoodle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
has she written to her local congressman?
2007-07-03 13:45:17 · answer #2 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋