Re: Broken Ankle

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On 7/14/05, Joe wrote:
> Last year I started a new job with the state of TN. Broke
> my ankle in three places while jumping down from a state
> vehicle. Had plates and screws put in, but because I'm
> diabetic they did not hold. Dr. did a ankle fusion six
> months later and it has not healed. Retained a lawyer but
> they are not able to do anything until I get my MMI. I do
> recieve 66 2/3rd from wc,and lawyer said I would get s
> settlement after the MMI. Just trying to get some idea how
> much the settlement would be and how long after the MMI do
> I have to wait. Have a large family and no other income and
> this is the first time I have gone through anything like
> this. I feel like a virgin on her wedding night(heard a lot
> of things and half of them aren't true)

Joe: I too am in the midst of a first workers comp injury.
Got screwed by the hospital I worked for -they fired me after
I had surgery; I still cannot raise my right arm without
using the left arm to lift it. Unemployed, no income,
applied for unemployment; wondering what my rights are; does
not seem right that a company could fire an injured worker
who cannot raise their arm and is still in the process of
physical therapy. Let me know what you find out about
settlement. I am wondering the same thing. Looking for a
lawyer. Thanks.