Legal Question in Workers Comp in Maryland
Will this damage my case?
I have a worker's comp claim currently open. My injury was severe injuring 4 discs in my neck, and requiring 2 surgeries on my shoulder. My neurosurgeon has even suggested surgery on my neck, but I am hesistant to do so. All of this has given me chronic pain.. I have went from an active single mother to a blob that sits on the couch in pain everyday. I was seeing pain management and now I just received a letter from him stating he could no longer give me prescription pain meds (because I had gotten rx's from the surgeon.. and I am not suppose to get any meds from any other dr but him.. though he is in no way controlling my pain) I have been to the ER several times (atleast 2x a month) because it is unbearable at times. In this letter it says he is suggesting I seek substance abuse counseling/help. He says I can continue to see him for my injections, so I know they believe my pain to be real. Will this letter/situation hurt my case? These injuries were there before all of this nonsense, so regardless if he thinks I am addicted or not.. I would think the case is based on the extent of my injuries? and not based on whether or not I have this so called ''problem'' with pain medication. Please help.. this has me worried about my case.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Will this damage my case?
If you have an attorney, your lawyer should be helping you. If you don't have a workers comp lawyer you need to get one.
It sounds like you need a physician who specializes in pain management. One of the best is Robert Gerwin's group in Bethesda - Depending on where your comp claim is filed, your attorney may need to help you with a referral.
Call or e-mail me if you need help in finding a comp lawyer.
Re: Will this damage my case?
no, this should not damage your case if you have the proper attorney. my partner,Bruce Ingerman, is the past president and co-founder of the workers' compensation educational association and co-founder and executive board member of the fair workers' compensation committee. all he does is workers' comp. cases. . we have offices across the state of maryland and stand ready and able to help you
Re: Will this damage my case?
If you have a problem with pain medication then this is an incident adding to factors that you already have. Whether you need to take pain medication or not is a medical condition and you should contact a doctor.
Contact me so we may discuss your case. 410.750.2567
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