Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Received poor care for broken ankle

Last September I twisted my ankle at work and heard a lous pop. The next day the workers comp doctor took x rays which clearly showed the very tip of the ankle bone broke off. He insisted it was an old injury, which I have never had, gave me nothing for pain, a tiny ankle brace and no work restrictions. On my next visit there was a different doc on call and he asked where my crutches were and why was I walking on my foot. He then informed me my ankle was broke. He gave me a black velcro boot that went up to my knee and I wore it for about a month. After some p.t. the original doc discharged me with ''Patient discharged as cured without retable disability''. He took no final xrays to show if my ankle was even ''cured''.

Now, I have a lot of aching and discomfort in my ankle on a daily basis, any suggestion on what I can do at this point. I have worked 42 years and this is my first injury on the job and have no clue as to my rights.......Thanks


Asked on 5/29/05, 8:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Lupoff Law Offices of David B. Lupoff

Re: Received poor care for broken ankle

Workers' compensation is my main practice. After reading your fact pattern, it appears that there are many complex issues involved in your case. Therefore, any further moves that you make on your own at this point without proper representation could really cost you. I urge you to contact me at 818.943.0462 ASAP.

David B. Lupoff, Esq.

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Answered on 6/01/05, 4:39 pm


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