Re: BACK AND NECK INJURY

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On 11/05/07, Shaun Setareh wrote:
> I assume that the person who came to you was from the
> driver's insurance company who caused the accident. If you
> want to handle the case on your own you should definitley
> wait for your doctor to finalize treatment. You should also
> be cognizant of the statute of limitations for your workers
> compensation claim and your claim against the responsible
> party(s), which will limit your ability to file a lawsuit
> and recover any money from your injuries.
>
>
> On 11/03/07, C HARRIS wrote:
>> was involved in an auto accident on 10/26/07. I was on he
>> company car sitting at stop light when I was strike head
>> on it was a four car accident . i received back and neck
>> pain and i have been having head aches. EMS transport to
>> local hopital .there they did lot of xrays and cat scan. I
>> was released 4hrs later with very strong pain meds. I was
>> told to follow up with workman comp. doctor. I did follow
>> I was told that i could go back to work on next day but
>> on restriction no driving , no stooping ,no lifting over
>> 5lbs , no sitting for long periods pretty much doing
>> nothing. I was schedule to be off for three day anyway so
>> I have been out of work for all most a week now I am not
>> any better I struggle to sleep at night I still still hurt
>> alot and I still have alot of headaches. Iam not sure if
>> anyone care how I feel my employer just want me back to
>> work. When you go to worker comp. doctors they are about
>> what the employer want and that is getting you back to
>> work.I received a call and visit from insurance claims
>> rep. she was trying to be all nice like she really care if
>> I am hurting or not. She told me she tries to handle
>> everything fast and that they would have to pay workman
>> com for there loss and they would probaly offer me $800 to
>> $1,000 if she were to offer now. I just looked at her.
>> does anyone have any suggestions for me.

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