I was Reinjured and Have Lost Everything

  Question: 07/28/2000 – threw Bad Order Switch that threw me for a loop and had to have c5 and c6 fused and also found severe carpal tunnel in both hands. Feb 2001 – Dr. Durward fused c5 to c6 using a plate and did carpal tunnel release on left hand. May 2001 – did…

Double-Dipping?

  Question: I was a passenger in a vehicle that t-boned in a parking lot.  I had to be cut out of the vehicle.  because it happended on county property, workers comp has gotten involved.  The vehicle that we were in was totaled – the insurance company of the individual that hit us told the car…

Fired After Injury on the Job

  Question: I am currently receiving workman’s comp. My attorney advised me to check into filing a retaliatory discharge. I am having a very difficult time finding a lawyer for this type of case. I really don’t know where to look. I don’t have money to put down as a retainer, d/t the lack of…

How Long Do I Have After an Accident to File a Suit?

  Question: How long do I have after an accident to file a suit? On July 29th 2004, while working as a conductor I was struck by a consist of three motors going in a reverse movement at Larime St. in Cicero, IL. My injuries are substantial; broken scapula, three broken ribs, broken left leg,…

Filing a Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Lawsuit

Question: I fell and injured myself at work and got RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy). I was on workers comp. for 10 months and then the company doctor said nothing was wrong with me and I can return back to work. My doctor never would and still has not released me to return to work. They…

I was Assaulted on the Job by the Contractor. What are My Options?

  Question: I am a tile setter, and I was assaulted by a general contractor and his son on a job site. As a result of the assault I have 2 chipped teeth and have been unable to work due to back pain. What are my options?

I was Cooking on a River Boat and had a Skin Problem Arise…

  Question: I was cooking on a river boat and had an skin problem arise, so I filled out an accident form as I was instucted to do at orientation before going to work. Two days later I was asked by the office to go to another boat, so I went. On the way to…

I Need Help/Protection from OWCP

  Question: I was injured on Oct. 01, ‘01. I am a federal meat inspector. I felt something pop in my left elbow. Went to Dr. S., was referred to to Dr. B., who is an orthopedic surgeon. FCE test was given, MRI was done on left shoulder, therapy was given. Dr. B. released me…

Can I be Laid Off While on Workers’ Comp?

  Question: Can an employer lay you off while on workmans comp under Wyoming law?

I Fell at Work and Didn’t Get Proper Medical Care

  Question: I was walking across an area of muddy water. One hour before some guys had dug a hole 1 1/2ft deep to put in a sub pump, then changed their minds and put it at other end. The hole was never marked and not visable under muddy water. When I stepped forward it…