I reckon I got a fractured hip from slipping and falling at work?
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yes, when you go to a doc, have them give you a form to fill out. Otherwise you can get one from your employer. Just remember you have to report it at work as soon as possible if you haven't already.
725294
Did your friend tell the doctor/ER that it was a work related injury? Did he/she file a workman's comp claim? Call the state labor board and find out what can be done!
551224
NO. TRY WORKERS COMPENSATION, OR MEDICAL DISABILITY
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Had one like that. Might be a subluxation (type of dislocation). You should go to the emergency room and have it checked out. If it is a dislocation, it must be reduced and have some type of physical therapy to strengthen it or you will have problems.\n\nI said emergency room because you should not wait. Dislocation is a time critical injury and waiting can mean surgery.
566626
Several times I am very clumsy! I knocked my self out on some shelving at work, on a railing at work, in 2 car accidents and when I fell off of a swing!
1109965
Ok you either bruised the bone or you have a heel spur; or both!  Maybe you had a heel-spur and it broke off when you fell. OR..you may have cracked your heel, which no orthopedic doc can do anything about..no cast or anything.   Only way to know is see a doc and have an xray.  Otherwise, soak in ice, take asiprin for inflammation with food, and grit your teeth.
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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?
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not typically. If you were hurt on the job and reported the injury, then you will still be covered under workmans comp pending the comp injury is proven to be valid. Example: you slip and hurt your ankle at work. You report it to your manager, and go to the doctor. The doctor wants you in physical therapy for three weeks.  three days later you are fired for theft....you would still be covered under workmans comp for the duration of the injury. It is rare for someone to be terminated under workmans comp unless theft or some type of serious violation was at hand.
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Sounds like you are subconsciously making up for the slight immobility in your leg. I can understand why it would cause foot pain, especially in the Achilles tendon, since your inertia as you move would be causing you to be hyperextending your foot. It's probably also connected to the knee pain. You may have developed a habitual limp. Anyone who's ever injured their knee or ankle has experienced the same sort of feeling. I can imagine that this feels completely abnormal though, or else you wouldn't have been describing it here. If you have BlueCross BlueShield, I know that specialists are covered without recommendation under "special office visits". You should have an orthopaedist do an xray to ensure that your cartilage isn't developing elasticity and that it's not flipping around a bone or growth. He should also watch your walk and see what habits you may have developed. Do you have a cane? I've learned that this can cause a weekness in certain muscles, causing others to over-compensate.
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Yes. If you are out to prove that your injuries were the result of negligence by management, you are going to have to prove that your working conditions and those of other people who have similar job assignments inevitably lead to those surgeries. If however, you are the only one who keeps needing surgeries and everyone else is fine, then management can reasonably argue that you are simply a klutz and incompetence on your part is the primary cause of your injuries.
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Apparently, you got a BIG BREAK when you were hired! Walk around the office with a legal pad in your left hand and a bottled water in the other...stop by other peoples desks and ask there opinion on small matters, it gives appearances on work related issues
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ONLY an attorney is qualified to give Legal Advice.  I am not an attorney, but do have over 20 years workers comp experience.  From what I know right now, \nYour attorney apears to be CORRECT that you can NOT sue & recover for Pain & Suffering in workers comp.  BUT - it is NOT clear HOW or WHY you fell.  IF there is a potential 3rd party who may be legally negligent for the reason WHY you fell, then you MAY be able to recover via the responsible third party.  There is not enough info for me to tell.\nAsk your attorney whether your injury qualifies as a Third Party injury.  \n\nIf you still want to - check out the chat Forum at http://www.Prairielaw.com  it is hosted by attorneys who may be able to help. \n \nIf you want workers comp resources, visit http://www.GettingWorkersComp.com
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You are on limited duty because..... \n\nIf accident at work, your covered under worker compensation, and company should respect the limitations.  On the other hand, if you were injured off the job, or contacted some illness that required limited duty, you have certain obligations not to engage in any activity which would endanger your health or aggravate your condition.\n\nIf your supervisor insists that you perform work which you and your doctor feel would be detrimental to your well-being, then I would recommend that you tell the supervisor that you are refusing due to health condition, and that if s/he persists in threatening you, that you will exercise your options - legal and otherwise.
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I would agree with your orthopaedic team. You do not want to do too much too soon as there is a potential for your new hip to dislocate. Take the rest and follow what the consultant says. They have done countless operations and know what they are talking about.
1013367
never knew that before- i mean about your job! I think you are doing good job, but if it upsets you....\nbtw i was almost hit by a car riding a bicycle...it was last thursday
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I get my chiropractor to do it.  Make sure that's what you actually did though, I knew a girl, thought she put her hip out and really she gave herself a stress fracture.  Call your doctor.
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Worker's Comp covers only injuries from on-the-job work or (in some cases) on-the-job situations that has exasperated a current injury.\n\nDo not file a claim on something you think MAY happen.  All claims are marked and if something does actually happen on the job, a good WC coordinator will look up any past claims you've made.  You do not want to be flagged as a WC "player".\n\nIf you think the injury is caused at work, file first, see the Doc after, UNLESS it is a very dangerous injury.\n\n(As a side note, your injury does NOT have to be so severe it stops you from work.  WC also covers Dr. visits, even if they do not lead to light duty or termination of work)