Legal Question in Workers Comp in California
Hand injury on the job
Hello,Ihave a Q: about my injury that i got on the job.I damaged the tendent on my left middle finger. It was repaired and 2 weeks later reinjured it again 2 days after getting the stitches removed.Repaired 4 days later.After surgery found my self in alot of pain and felt that the surgery didn't work and I have no kind of movement in the finger.I saw the DR 5 day later and informed me that if it didn,t work i would have a plastic tendent put in and would be out of work for ayear. Ihave been out of work for 4 week now and already feeling the effects of this.bills rent and child support.I would like advice if I the plastic tendent put in .
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Hand injury on the job
You should have been on TTD (weekly benefit checks up to 2/3 of your earnings from the date of the injury. If you are not on TTD you need to obtain representation immediately. When you are deemed permanent and stationary it is critical to your final award to have your work restrictions opined by a doctor who is applicant oriented, and not one on your employer's insurance company payroll. You can decide whether or not to get the surgery, but, if you chose to not have the surgery, you are entitled to the cost of it in your settlement. The worker's compensation system is very adversial. The insurance companies will get away with anything they can. They will pay you the minimum on your claim unless you obtain representation to protect your interests. The worker's compensation insurance companies have attorneys, why don't you?? Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.
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