Legal Question in Workers Comp in California

Workman Comp

I have a question regarding work comp. I started a new job on in March. the job has me standing, walking and moving on concrete floors, and from building to building all day. Only sit down time is during the mandatory 15 minute breaks. Two weeks after I started this job I had horrible swelling in my foot, something I had never had before. I went to a podiatrist who told me I have to have surgery on the foot, as the standing, walking etc have aggravated a condition I have whick I never knew I had. The joint of my big toe is deteriorating and I will have to have surgery before the condition worsens. Delaying it would cause me to loose the entire joint. Can I file for workman comp as the job is what has cause this condition to become serious enough for surgery? I also found out that they will not hold my job! I will be unemployed and limited in what I can do from now on. Recovery will take anywhere from 8 weeks to 3 months before I can walk any length of time or wear a shoe!!


Asked on 4/30/08, 9:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
ARMAN MOHEBAN LAW OFFICES OF ARMAN MOHEBAN

Re: Workman Comp

You need to report your injury to your employer immediately. A panel Qualified Examiner or an agreed medical examiner can normally determine what portion of your injury is work-related and what percentage is due to degenerative causes. Call us at 213.388.7070 if you need representation.

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Answered on 5/15/08, 3:50 pm


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