Legal Question in Workers Comp in Illinois
hurt back and left knee
on december 18th i hurt my back and left knee at work. they are paying 2/3 of my wages? i went in for a MRI on the back and was told i have a degenerative disk in the l5 and s1 area should not need a operation? but there are slight bulges? they did a epidural shot and when that doctor tried to go in there he hit some thing that caused terrible pain. he said there has to be something blocking him from entering that spot? his machine showed more then a slight bulge so he did a differnt type injection close as possible to that area. and said he was sorry but he was going by the MRI the doctor sent over that requested these treatments. and i will need at 3 more? i also have this workers comp lady going to every darn appointment asking when can he work how long will it
take
and orthopedic doctor wants to do a total knee replacement?
there sayingwe dont know if we can cover that sine i had a ACL repair back in 1990 so preexsitig? i wold not kneed this operation if someone had put a lock ot on the scrubbr i as useing that the rie unit sticksthat is hat cause me tohurt myselfso what im asking is will i get a permennat rateing for both knee and back and will they pay me till im recoverd ?
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: hurt back and left knee
You have multiple serious injuries and many questions that need answers. I stronglly suggest you set an appointment and speak to an attorney. I for one charge no fee for an initial consultation and I would be happy to speak to you in more detail. Feel free to contact me at the information provided on this website.
Generally, you have the right to payment for your time off work, medical bills and the permanency of your injuries - both your knee and back in your case. The extent of your permanency will depend on your condition as you continue to treat with your doctors.
A pre-existing condition does not bar you from benefits. If your condition was aggravated by an accident at work, you are entitled to benefits.
The insurance company will do everything they can to minimize your injuries or argue they are not due to your work accident and therefore, I hightly recommend you hire an attorney to represent you. An attorney can navagate you through the mine fields of the workers compensation system much easier.
I hope to hear from you soon so that I can be of assistance! Good luck!
Re: hurt back and left knee
Wow, sounds like a mess. First off, the nurse has no right to talk to your doctors or be at your appointments. We can stop that from happening right away. With respect to the knee, we'd have to see your records, but if you were problem free all this time then we likely can get all of that paid for as well.
If you would like our help, we our lawyers that run a state wide attorney referral service for people with work injuries. Call us at 800-
517-
1614.
Yours truly,
Michael Helfand
Attorney at Law
Re: hurt back and left knee
Your situation is so detailed it cannot be adequately answered in this forum - you would be better served calling an attorney and getting a consultation in person.
My office does not charge for consultations nor do most workers comp attorneys.
Good luck and call if you want more assistance,
Matt Belcher
Re: hurt back and left knee
If you are not represented by an attorney, you should be. These are serious injuries and your employer or the insurance company is not going to take care of you or pay you what your injuries are worth unless an attorney represnting you compels them to do so. If you do not know an attorney who handles worker's compensaton cases, you may call me and I will refer you to one of the very best.
Related Questions & Answers
Looking for something else?
10,200 active attorneys ready to answer your legal questions today.
Featured Attorneys
Earn additional revenue and grow your business.
