Legal Question in Workers Comp in Indiana

I got hurt at work and thought I just pulled a muscle so didn't really think anything of it went on working thought it would go away. Well it didn't. So I reported it and went to the doctor the doctor took me off work. I called my HR person about being taken off work and asked if there was anything I could do in the company with a 10 lb weight plus other restrictions and was told NO. The workmens comp insurance company called me and took a statement over the phone and I told them what I done and why I waited and was told that I may not want to get medical attention until the lady called me back due to the company not paying for it. I waited to hear from them and nothing over 5 weeks I called them to find something out and was told they were waiting on my medical records its been 3 weeks I gave up went to the doctor to be released for work I have bills to pay and the company let me come back to work with a 5 lb weight plus other restrictions. the doctor put me on reduced hours as well. My doctor also sent me in for a MRI I told him I have to know what is wrong and why I am hurting so bad and I am seeing a specialist tomorrow for this. I want to know what my legal rights are?


Asked on 8/11/11, 3:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Burton Padove Indiana and Illinois Lawyer, Burton A. Padove

Hire an attorney who handles workers compensation cases if you are still having issues this long after the initial injury.

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Answered on 8/20/11, 9:05 am


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