Final decision sent in, not recieved yet. Dr. tryed to inform best as possible that treatment wasnt finished? Always could reopen claim, L & I just wanted to keep job, now scared something is wrong. Nerve damage, something down the road occurre Dr implied best as possible with out saying outright somethings not right. I rushed to close claim, 2 carpeltunnel & 1 ulnar nerve relocation surgerys. implied serious impairment to one arm other minimal. Final questions like rating pain to making bed, carring grocerys, pulling & lifting. Servere pain in elbow area didnt like it being touched HURT. Afraid to lose job should I listen to people an search out legal advise?
2007-09-02 19:49:42 · 3 answers · asked by Denise H 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If your situation is such that you ask that question, then YES. Seek legal consel.
Even if it won't do you any good, an attorney can let you know what your options are. Just remember before you do, that not turning out as you had hoped doesn't imply medical malpractice. Even a good doctor can only do so much.
And never accept a less than optimal outcome just because you fear for your job. Even if your employer can legally terminate you for medical reasons (which an attorney can tell you) you can get another job. You can't get new arms.
2007-09-02 20:05:25 · answer #1 · answered by skeptik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having dealt with disability claims myself, if you can afford it, get an attorney who is used to handling these things. It can be a real pain and they try to give you the run around.
2007-09-03 02:57:45 · answer #2 · answered by Beckers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being you rushed to close the claim it might be to late.. best thing to do is talk to a lawyer.. see if you have any rights to anything coz you did already settle. if you had not of closed the claim what they would do is impare you a % of disability and pay you that amount.. but talk to a lawyer most have the first visit free.. good luck
2007-09-03 03:04:35 · answer #3 · answered by Kat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋