Re: Workers Compensation VS Personal Injury

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Worn Out

The first thing we need to identify is what state you are
in. In Florida under the workers' compensation system, you
have the right to a second medical opinion one time within a
specialty. Therefore you can requst a change of physician or
a second opinion from another hand surgeon. CAUTION, you may
wish to seek counsel as you only get one bite at this
apple.

Did your current doctor provide you with a final impairement
raiting yet (MMI)?

We also would need to find out what caused the fall and the
crush injury. The fact your employer owned the building does
not preclude you from potentially pursuing a third party
claim against another contractor. For example if your
employer (the building owner) hired a janitorial company and
they failed to place proper wet floor notices and you
slipped and fell on the floor, you would have the right to
file a claim against that entity without the employers
workers' compensation immunity.

Hope this helps.

www.ctkinvestigations.com

On 11/12/07, Worn Out wrote:
>
> Question: I was hurt in the gift shop in the building
where
> I work. I was on break. My employer owns the building but
> not the store.
>
> I had restrictions for the first month or so and then went
> back to 100&37; at work. As long as my job does not change
> because I can no longer write for periods of time.
>
> I had a crush injury with a possible chip fracture. I
could
> not even wear the Imobilizer it was so painful. Per Hand Dr
> no operation needed as good as it is going to get. Asked
to
> wait a year for more healing. The year is coming up and it
> is not any better. Main problem is not at work it is
> everyday living. I cannot do half the things I used to.
> Nobody has helped me with that.
>
> Why is it workers compensation?
> Does it turn into personal injury?
> Should it have been personal injury?
> I may be also be facing being laid off.
>
> Looking for answers/advice. Thanks

Workers' Compensation v. Personal Injury