Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
My hand and wrist have been hurting me for a couple of weeks,I thought I just sprang it.On 6/12/10 it was hurting so bad I went to the doctor and found out I have carpal tunnel syndrome and may have to have surgery to fix the problem.I'm a fire sprinkler pipe fitter and I cant do my job now.I have'nt reported this to my job yet because I am off on weekends and the office is closed.I am a single parent of 2 small kids,what can I do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Whether or not you report the problem to your employer you will have the same medical problems and at some point will have to take off work. You will start dropping pipes and tools and your supervisor might recommend that you be fired for being so poor on the job. So report the medical finding to your employer, fill out a first report of work injury, see if they have some work that you can do instead, and speak to your Dr. to find out if it was caused or aggravated by your work. What else where you thinking of doing?
You need to report your injury to the employer first and request treatment. If the employer denies any injury or insurance company denies liability, you can go to any worker's compensation doctor. The reality are most cases for one reason or another get denied by the insurance company. You need an attorney to represent you and ger you medical treatment you need without medical control of the insurance companies. Feel free to call us at 213.388.7070 for a free consultation.
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