this was before i had mri comparision of before and after my fall i sent them the result dr says work related and surgery is needed, to date 2 weeks later workcomp adjustor wont reurn my calls and my employer wont reurn my calls either.  they have my fmla down as 2-20 and i took vac and sick pay thill 3-9 when i filed the fmla form can the cheat me of these dys
214924
call a w/c lawyer,dont ask here,you got too much on the line
140616
They are legally required to provide you with a safe work place take the records that you have from the injury call the equivilant to your labour relations board or workers compenstation board (you might just find out they have a huge file on the company already).  If they try to fire you from your job even better with a lawyer you can take them to court for the lack of a safe work enviroment and then for lost wages and future lost wages.  If they arent going to look out for your safety without the threat of legal action do you really want to keep working for them anyway?
614919
It depends on your company's leave policy.  When I was out for surgery I had to use my holiday, vacation and sick days before I could go on disability.  My manager also suggested that I take FMLA.  I declined.  I needed income to pay the rent, utilities and such.  But now after I go off disability, they don't have to hire me back, so make a wise decision, check with your company's HR, read your benefits package carefully.  Not all companys give the same benefits and options vary considerably.\n\nBest of Luck with your Surgery, take care.
243391
Therepy do work pretty good if u can afford them. Ask ur doctor a written statement about u going back to work. If he says no u cant work get a statement\nthat way u can use it for ur disablity and u may want to get a lawyer on that too.
676822
My medical bills reached over $80,000.00 for a work comp injury and they had no choice but to pay them. I also made them pay future medical bills and they had to pay for the percentage of loss that I had.  Check the laws for your state on Workers Comp. and don't always trust your attorney. There are good honest ones out there but there are also the ones who want you to settle just so they can get their money.
530806
You might still have a legitimate claim.  Workman's Compensation not only includes sudden injuries derived from work, but also the exacerbation of an existing illness or injury.  Therefore, if there is something inherent in your working environment that worsens this old injury you would be able to claim.  Be prepared for a fight.  Almost all claims are initially denied because the company knows that this will automatically dissuade a certain percentage of claimants from appealing the process.  Appeal!!  If you are part of a union, have the union lawyer represent you.  Don't give up without a fight and good luck.
295467
YES I WOULD CALL IT OFF BECAUSE WHEN U GO FOR SURGERY AND YOUR SICK THEY WONT DO IT IF YOUR SICK AT ALL ..SO STAY HOME AND REAST...FEEL BETTER.
41914
As a workers' comp. attorney, it has been my experience that proceeding on a WC claim is a very long and tedious affair for injured workers.  It sounds like you are currently receiving some form of treatment, which is good.  It can take months to go to a hearing, and then months more if there is an appeal.\n\nIf you think your attorney is not diligently representing your interests, you are always free to get a second opinion.
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not really cause u didn't fill out an accident report and your work will argue u did it at home and u have not proof that u did it on the job that is why even a minor cut should be reported to your supervisor or u have no case did u tell anyone that your back was hurting before u left work and if u did they have to sign an affidavit that u did hurt yourself on the job and put their job in jeopardy and risk losing their job too so if u do hire a lawyer u better be ready to fight a long and powerful battle and nine times outta ten u lose so its best to goto the chiropractor keep your job and mark this up as a lesson the next time tell someone a couple hundred dollars is worth more losing your job and possibly getting black balled from gettin another cause when u fill out an app i don't care what anybody says your ex employer can black ball u and tell them what happened and u won't get the job
357494
Have you considered taking a leave of absence? It should be covered/ paid by your employer as long as you have a letter from you psychiatrist. Also a nice walk helps me when stressed or a hot bath. Take time to pamper yourself. I believe FMLA is what that paid leave of absence is called and employers are required to obey it by law. Hope I helped.
472598
you need to talk to your doctor, if he has documented you disabilities it's you doctors reports that persuades SSI your need for benefits.  By all means file, and put your doctors name as physician, as it was explained to me the Doctor's report is a deciding factor, SSI will send you to a doctor of their choice, for a second opinion,  As it was explained to me you are not expected to take a job of night clerk or anything.  If you are disabled where you cannot do the work you have been trained to do you are disabled.  I wasn't expecting to get disability, but my income had decreased due to working at a lower level, but could not continue and my income reflected the lower level, so got disability within a month.  Health insurance was a problem had to wait to get on medicare,
93170
i would sue but my Doctor went bankrupt, retired,and moved out of the country after this happened to me so if you have the chance i would sue if i were you i was told i couldn't be helped with surgery but you tore and my Doctor cut me wrong and after he said every thing was fine it wasn't until i went for a second opinion that i was told some thing was wrong even though i knew some thing wasn't right please sue this Doctor and get him to pay for what he has done to you and make sure this don't happen again good luck i hope your case turns out better than mine and i think that you only have 2 years to get a case started so what are you waiting on do what is right
201119
What state you are in matters.  Some states have limits on damages, some may have guidelines.  Some may have options others dont.\n\nGenerally, however, provided you prove negligence:  You can be compensated for all your medical expenses, any actual losses, including time lost from work and any other expenses reasonably related to your condition (i.e. a nurse, housekeeper, transportation, etc).  \n\nYou can also receive damages for your future lost wages and expenses.  These will be adjusted down if paid in a lump sum to account for interest you will be earning, then adjusted back up for inflation.  These are harder to estimate and prove.  You should have an attorney figure this out.\n\nYou may also be entitled to pain and suffering and quality of life damages.  This is really hard to prove, and can be a completely random amount, although the court will likely adjust it to a reasonable amount, if necessary.\n\nYour recovery will be adjusted (depending on your state) by any amount that your negligence is found to have contributed to the accident.  Generally, the percentage of responsibility on you is the percent less of the damages you will receive.\n\nAlso, while any assistance your insurance (if any) may have given, your insurance company will want to be reimbursed for what they paid.\n\nIf you prove recklessness, or that they hit you while breaking the law, you may be entitled to punitive damages, which can be as high as 9x your actual damages.\n\nDid I mention you should hire an attorney?
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What's done is done.  It might be better to move forward in an informed manner.  If, however, you think that violations were made by your former employer, take them up with your state's labor board.  If not, chalk it up as a costly lesson, but a lesson nonetheless.\n\nYour condition is a chronic one.  A perfect fit for you would be an employer that has very liberal time off, as well as one whom offers great health benefits, and perhaps even optional long-term disability insurance.\n\nThose companies exist, but you really need to do your homework.  Don't just take the next job that somes along.  Rather, research companies in your area based on their rate of pay, benefits, time off, and leave policies, versus your skillset.  If you need ot improve your level of skills in order to qualify for a particular employer, then do what you must as your livelihood is at stake.\n\nI am unaware of other countries' employment policies.  If you are in the US, however, within the interview process the employer cannot ask you about the status of your health, although the application can ask if you have sufficient health to perform the job's requirements.  \n\nUntil 1999, I worked nine years for a state agency.  The pay was great--particularly in the latter years.  Benefits were very reasonable, plus I also took out additional optional disability insurance.  It paid me during the time I had to take off to have foot surgery.  I was also elibible for FMLA (the Family Medical Leave Act) because I have a number of chronic and deterioritive conditions as a result of being hit by a car several years prior to my employment.  I had to have my physician complete a BURN form, which outlined all of my pre-existing, chronic, intermittent conditions.  That way, if I had to call out sick when one of those problems flared up, I was not penalized.\n\nUpon leaving that state's employment and subsequently moving to Las Vegas, I found that employers are not as generous here, in terms of benefits.  A breathing problem developed last year (I had been working in a casino, and was exposed to cigarette smoke for nearly three years.), and the consequential bedrest triggered my back condition.  I tried to return to work, but was physically unable.  \n\nI wish you the best, and hope you find the right fit that is mutually beneficial.
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if you were in the service for 90 days or more and you have a service connected problem then they have to see you. you have you DD 214 and your medical records, just keep at them.\nif you still have problems contact me direct and i'll try to help you. \nwidowmaker54@yahoo.com
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actually I just had a training session on this, if your carpal tunnel is permananent they have to treat it as a disability, however if it is a temporary condition usually compared to a broken leg, then your employer is required to make reasonable accomodation for you. As far as other employers when asked why you need to explain. If you are the best qualified then you should be hired, I think you and the poster that was fired after the 12 weeks needs to contact the EEOC and have them do an investigation. Most companies do not want to have them involved and are ready to settle, also FYI if they are found negligible you are eligible for $300,000 for each incident.
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it actually depends on the state you are in.  my personal advice would be to call a lawyer in that area.  This is much too serious of a matter to let a mistake cost him his rights to workmans comp.