I'm getting ready to have back surgury after an injury at work. does anyone know my rights after all is said and done? the dr. said i would probably always have pain and may not be able to go back to driving a truck for a living. i dont think workmans comp will pay for ever, so after surgury is that it, or do i recieve some sort of compensation, after all the pain is forever and i will have to change jobs
Answer by chillierrogue6
You need a lawyer NOW to protect your future medical bill rights. Go to this site:
http://community.lawyers.com/messageboards/board.asp?channelId=20&mbId=17
they do have to pay for travel to and from surgery, doctor appointments, and therapy. But I tell ya, you need to get a lawyer NOW! GOD Bless.
Answer by 1moe4u
Yes, Iv'e been going through a severe back injury and several other injuries that I sustained at work almost 5Yrs. ago!! I've had several surgeries, too!
It depends on your State. I too drove a truck, and now have "tungston-hardware"(metal) implanted in my back, along with severe nerve damage, so I'll never drive a truck again; and it is all that I know how to do, as well.
First, look up your State's workers' comp. web-site, or contact your local office and talk to an "Ombudsman" and ask for all of the booklets concerning injured workers, then read them. Get everything in writing from now on!! Don't talk to anyone other than your Doctor! Never speak about your case to anyone(insurance, employer, neighbor) without a lawyer.
You should be getting comp. pay right now while you are off of work, and even after surgery, and during recovery you should get TTD(temporary total disability) pay.
In my "chicken-sh*t" state, they don't pay "Lump-Sum" settlements, but for the rest of my life I am covered(medical) for all care pertaining to my accident.
My friend, be prepared for the "FIGHT" of your life, from now on, with the "DAMN'd" insurance company, along with your state's comp. board!
I am still fighting those sorry Bastards, for everything that I am entitled to! Remember this: Insurance companies are still a business, and live for "revenue" and every penny they spend on you, means NO Bonus or exotic vacation to Acapulco, or Bahamas, every quarter!! I know this fact from experience, in having to deal with those Bastards for the past five years!!!
If you live in a State that does allow "Lump-Sum" settlements, you better consider it real hard, because that will be all you get once you take it! If you can not return to your old job(trucking), then the ins. or your current employer will have to pay to re-train you in a job that you like and can perform, at your current or higher wage that you made before you were injured- look at your State "D.O.L."(Dep't of Labor) web-site also.
Good Luck with everything, I hope you "fare" better than I have....
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