Workers Comp Injury: Still Have Recurring Pain Months Later
About 8 months ago i was injured at my job. i got the workmens comp and shortly after that i quit because my supervisor told me my boss was planning on firing me when i was off of it. i still to this day get recurring pain with my neck and shoulder. its hard to do lifting. I’m not getting this pain everyday but enough to cause problems and the pain lasts for quiet awhile. I’m on my third day now with this pain. is it possible to still sue the company because its a recurring injury or will it be to hard because I’ve waited to long?
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@pamela,
Did you file a workers comp claim for your injuries? If so, you relinquished your right to sue. If you want to be treated for your workplace injury, there is a time limit for filing a workers compensation claim for injuries on the job. It may be up to 2 years. Only a doctor can determine if you have permanent injuries, not you. Get the WC insurance company information from your former employer. Legally, they cannot prevent you from filing a claim. If you don’t want to file a claim and want to use your own doctor for treatment, then you’ll need an attorney to proceed with a lawsuit IF, IF the case has merit. Be prepared for a long battle that may last several years, many doctor appointments and lots of legal rangling. Have you documented the timeline of events that led to your injury and why you’re no longer working there? Before you proceed whether be it by WC claim or privately, TALK TO AN ATTORNEY. Click here to find an employment law attorney in your area.
yes,i had a work injury at my job 2 months iam no longer at my employer. but iam now experience pain in my foot. can i sue them for the possible permanent injuries since Iam no longer their?please contact me per e-mail or. thank you.
you should try to sue them, best way is to consult a comp attorney for more details
It’s illegal to fire anyone who files a workers comp claim solely because they filed a claim. You need to contact your state’s WC board to find out what the time period is. Even if you left the job, you might still be able to file another claim for the same injury. I have read where you have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a claim, but I’m not sure what state that was for.
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