Re: Workers comp, knee injury, 3rd party lawsuit

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On 4/21/06, Kimono_skunk wrote:
> Hellos all,
> I was wondering about my right knee I had hurt twice in the
> same week.
> I had notified my boss when the first accident happened, a
> fall off a semi unloading ramp, from a 350 pound handcart
> loaded with steaks. And the second when later in week, a 35
> pound box was tossed and fell on the same knee, injuring it
> again.
>
> Both times the Work doc said I MUST go back on full duty,
> even tho I was sore, and again after the 2nd injury. Work
> had only full duty work for me, even tho I was unable to do
> my job anymore, so I was forced to quit. I was unhappy so I
> consulted an attorney and he sent me to se a specialist, and
> the specialist thinks I have torn ligaments and cartilage in
> the knee.
>
> Both times I had seen the workers comp doc, I was talked
> down to and insulted a total of three times. He only checked
> the range of motion in the knee, "I am only concerned about
> the joint." He replied and the only therapy in the knee he
> offered was electrodes, and a sport balm rubbed on the knee
> itself.
>
> Now I have some concerns, the same day I got hurt I went to
> the hospital myself, and all they said was I had a
> contusion, and abrasions. But after the ordered return to
> work that same evening after work comp doc saw me, I think
> it worsened the injury.
>
> 1. Can I go sue the hospital, work comp doc, and employer
> for my worsened knee injury, for misdiagnosed?
> 2. Work Comp doc for malpractice and ignoring my injury?
> 3. My job, for forcing me to resign, after no offer of light
> duty work, because work doc said I MUST be on full duty?
>
NOTE: I also live in Maryland where the max wage is $564 I
think for full total disability. I will get at least that from
the date of my injury a month ago. Attorney said that since
work refused to offer light duty, they must pay full price.

> Any and all advice will be appreciated in this matter.
>
> Kimono_skunk