Re: Ca workers comp: Broken knee multiple surgerys

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On 3/26/07, bart wrote:
> I was working in socal as diesel tech trainee for one of the
> large RV outlets. In jan 06 I slipped and fell out of a RV
> coach braking/tearing my knee up. I have had 3 surgerys to
> date and my right knee still gives out. 4 weeks ago my knee
> gave out in the middle of the night and I broke my left leg
> now. Im told I have a great attorney and docter but I no
> idea what to expect settlement wise. Also I was a tradesmen
> for 25 years and now I no longer can go back to my trade due
> to I cant get on my knees or climb a ladder. Not sure how
> this all works out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

As your broken leg happened as a consequence of your knee
giving out that will be and should be added to the claim and
treatment for same should occur through workers comp. As to
settlement this will depend wholly on the final permanent
disability determinations made by physicians. If you cannot
return to the employer once you are considered permanent and
stationary in a permanent modified position you will be
provided a vocational voucher and the amount will be dependent
on the percentage of disability determined on your case. Don't
get discouraged over the idea of another position if you are
not ready to retire I have had plenty of clients that have
restarted their life by entering wholly new fields and have
been very happy as a result. Good luck!