Comments on: What Can I Do if the Company Doctor Returns Me to Work But I am Still in Severe Pain? http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/ Moderated by Attorney Jodi Ginsberg Sat, 01 Aug 2009 16:10:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: j davis http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-11316 j davis Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:20:34 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-11316 ifell off of a wobling ladder on feb 16 2008 hurt my right sholder and spine from the top of my sholders to just below the bottom of my sholders. i was put out of work and filled a cliam with w/c but do not have a lawer because i dont even get enough money on my w/c check to pay my bills. anyway back to my problome i have been sent to a spine spescialist and to a pian manegment doctor and the pain mgr DR. sent me back to work full duty. the second day back I got hurt and i wasnt even lifting anything just was on my knees reaching back in a rack to strighten it and my back poped twice and then i couldnt stand back up or walk. now my lower back hurts and my middle back hurts worse than ever and the pain DR is sending me right back to work. he called me a liar and told me he didnt like seeing people like me. now W/C want let me go back to see the spine spescialist, only the pain manegment doctor. I MEAN I DIDNT HURT MY PAIN I HURT MY BACK. i think they want let me go see the spine DR because he said that i shouldnt be working. Can you offer any advise for me please i dont want to keep hurting my self worse and worse ifell off of a wobling ladder on feb 16 2008 hurt my right sholder and spine from the top of my sholders to just below the bottom of my sholders. i was put out of work and filled a cliam with w/c but do not have a lawer because i dont even get enough money on my w/c check to pay my bills. anyway back to my problome i have been sent to a spine spescialist and to a pian manegment doctor and the pain mgr DR. sent me back to work full duty. the second day back I got hurt and i wasnt even lifting anything just was on my knees reaching back in a rack to strighten it and my back poped twice and then i couldnt stand back up or walk. now my lower back hurts and my middle back hurts worse than ever and the pain DR is sending me right back to work. he called me a liar and told me he didnt like seeing people like me. now W/C want let me go back to see the spine spescialist, only the pain manegment doctor. I MEAN I DIDNT HURT MY PAIN I HURT MY BACK. i think they want let me go see the spine DR because he said that i shouldnt be working. Can you offer any advise for me please i dont want to keep hurting my self worse and worse

]]> By: Michele Zimmerman http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-11050 Michele Zimmerman Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:31:45 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-11050 I suppose my question is much like others. However I sure do need some comforting advice.I work in a hospital and had a patient fall and as we tried to catch him I twisted my knee.It began to hurt immediately but I was able to work at first.We only work 3/12 hour shifts per week so there are many times that I would be off for 4 days in a row which allowed me time to recoop with heating pad and many motrin.As time progressed I noticed that my knee pain worsened every week. I even tried to apply for 3 different positions within the hospital to get off my injured knee.I was never interviewed.Also an incident report was filed immediatley after the injury.I also had 3 licensed nurses in the room with me at the time of the accident.They are all willing to testify on my behalf. I began seeing a w/c dr. in January , roughly 4 1/2 months post injury.I had severe pain and swelling and it has only gotten worse.I limp all day every day.I hurt and I am in pain. After an MRI, x-ray and doppler the Dr. I was seeing says nothing is wrong.However I still have swelling and cannot walk without a limp. The hospital I work for suggested a 2nd opinion (a Dr. they chose) said I may have an ovarian cyst.After I stopped laughing they terminated my workers comp and because I was on light duty and could not do a complete 12 hour shift , my nurse manager said she didn't have anything for me to do.So my HR manager told me if I didn't return to work that they would assume I had resigned although on several occasions when I tried to go to work (only 6 hours, 3 days per week) the RN's on the floor sent me home because the swelling in my leg is so obvious. Now they say I can't prove that it happened at work.I am unable to pay my bills and my husband and I may not even make it through this.I have hired an attorney but They have never called me one time.I do all the calling. When I do talk to the paralegal all I get is "well, we are going to file a hearing because they won't send us the panel of Dr's." I am getting no where.I hired this lawyer 2 months ago. I cannot even seek medical help because now I have no insurance or no Dr. to go to and no way to pay for it. They claim they are trying to reinstate my W/C but how long does that take? The law office also told me not to respond to the letters from my employer because they were just using scare tactics. Maybe so but atleast I still had some income and medical insurance.Now I feel as if I have been screwed by my employer and my lawyer. HELP!!! I suppose my question is much like others. However I sure do need some comforting advice.I work in a hospital and had a patient fall and as we tried to catch him I twisted my knee.It began to hurt immediately but I was able to work at first.We only work 3/12 hour shifts per week so there are many times that I would be off for 4 days in a row which allowed me time to recoop with heating pad and many motrin.As time progressed I noticed that my knee pain worsened every week. I even tried to apply for 3 different positions within the hospital to get off my injured knee.I was never interviewed.Also an incident report was filed immediatley after the injury.I also had 3 licensed nurses in the room with me at the time of the accident.They are all willing to testify on my behalf.
I began seeing a w/c dr. in January , roughly 4 1/2 months post injury.I had severe pain and swelling and it has only gotten worse.I limp all day every day.I hurt and I am in pain. After an MRI, x-ray and doppler the Dr. I was seeing says nothing is wrong.However I still have swelling and cannot walk without a limp. The hospital I work for suggested a 2nd opinion (a Dr. they chose) said I may have an ovarian cyst.After I stopped laughing they terminated my workers comp and because I was on light duty and could not do a complete 12 hour shift , my nurse manager said she didn't have anything for me to do.So my HR manager told me if I didn't return to work that they would assume I had resigned although on several occasions when I tried to go to work (only 6 hours, 3 days per week) the RN's on the floor sent me home because the swelling in my leg is so obvious. Now they say I can't prove that it happened at work.I am unable to pay my bills and my husband and I may not even make it through this.I have hired an attorney but They have never called me one time.I do all the calling. When I do talk to the paralegal all I get is "well, we are going to file a hearing because they won't send us the panel of Dr's." I am getting no where.I hired this lawyer 2 months ago. I cannot even seek medical help because now I have no insurance or no Dr. to go to and no way to pay for it. They claim they are trying to reinstate my W/C but how long does that take? The law office also told me not to respond to the letters from my employer because they were just using scare tactics. Maybe so but atleast I still had some income and medical insurance.Now I feel as if I have been screwed by my employer and my lawyer. HELP!!!

]]> By: Tabatha Crafter http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-10847 Tabatha Crafter Sat, 17 May 2008 16:15:31 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-10847 How long do I have to wait until I can choose my own doctor for Workman's Compensation? I went to see a doctor on the panel, but he refused to complete and x-ray on my back and sent me to work with no lifting as my restrictions. When can I askmy attorney permission to go to another doctor, not on panel? Can I choose my own doctor? What can I do about an employer wanting me to use my personal time to fill in for the days mised due to the injury? How long do I have to wait until I can choose my own doctor for Workman's Compensation? I went to see a doctor on the panel, but he refused to complete and x-ray on my back and sent me to work with no lifting as my restrictions. When can I askmy attorney permission to go to another doctor, not on panel? Can I choose my own doctor? What can I do about an employer wanting me to use my personal time to fill in for the days mised due to the injury?

]]> By: Jodi Ginsberg http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9038 Jodi Ginsberg Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:41:13 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9038 What is the basis for your charge that "bad/corrupt judges are commonplace today in WC?" and that it is almost impossible to get a fair trial from an impartial judge? I can assure you that dedicated claimant's lawyers take our role as advocates very seriously. There are plenty of publicity loving lawyers who would take on the establishment without a moment's hesitation if there was any legitimate evidence (statistical or even anecdotal) to support corruption charges. I disagree with your premise. What is the basis for your charge that "bad/corrupt judges are commonplace today in WC?" and that it is almost impossible to get a fair trial from an impartial judge?

I can assure you that dedicated claimant's lawyers take our role as advocates very seriously. There are plenty of publicity loving lawyers who would take on the establishment without a moment's hesitation if there was any legitimate evidence (statistical or even anecdotal) to support corruption charges.

I disagree with your premise.

]]> By: Injured worker http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9029 Injured worker Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:22:27 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9029 Bad/Corrupt Judges are commonplace today in WC . One of the most serious mistakes you can make is assuming that you will recieve a fair trail from an impartial judge. The problem of corrupt judges is rampant in the WC. Instead of objectivity administering true justice, judges are ruling according to their personal biases and political allegiances. It is truly said that power corrupts. Nowhere is this more evident than with judges. Our constitution is based on "we the people" it is time to speak up , and make a change.. Corrupt judges are a serious threat to the fabric of society and it is your patriotic duty to tackle the problem with all the power at you disposal Lawyers !! Sincerely yours Pro Se Bad/Corrupt Judges are commonplace today in WC . One of the most serious mistakes you can make is assuming that you will recieve a fair trail from an impartial judge. The problem of corrupt judges is rampant in the WC. Instead of objectivity administering true justice, judges are ruling according to their personal biases and political allegiances. It is truly said that power corrupts. Nowhere is this more evident than with judges. Our constitution is based on "we the people" it is time to speak up , and make a change.. Corrupt judges are a serious threat to the fabric of society and it is your patriotic duty to tackle the problem with all the power at you disposal Lawyers !!

Sincerely yours

Pro Se

]]> By: Injured worker http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9028 Injured worker Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:10:43 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9028 2nd question If the Insurance Commissioner also worked for the SBWC would that be a conflict of interest ? Let me answer that for you ! OF COURSE NOT Sincerely yours Pro Se 2nd question If the Insurance Commissioner also worked for the SBWC would that be a conflict of interest ?

Let me answer that for you ! OF COURSE NOT

Sincerely yours

Pro Se

]]> By: Injured worker http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9027 Injured worker Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:06:58 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9027 1st question to you seeing you have 18years experience ! Do you know of any Judges that have been fired by the Board and allowed to resign for political reasons? If your answer is NO ! There is no reason to engage in any dialogue with me because either your lying as lawyers do for a living or your just not paying attention or don't want to go on record stating facts !! Why ? As I said before Blackball/ backlash ! Sincerely your Pro SE 1st question to you seeing you have 18years experience !

Do you know of any Judges that have been fired by the Board and allowed to resign for political reasons? If your answer is NO ! There is no reason to engage in any dialogue with me because either your lying as lawyers do for a living or your just not paying attention or don't want to go on record stating facts !! Why ? As I said before Blackball/ backlash !

Sincerely your

Pro SE

]]> By: Injured worker http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9026 Injured worker Fri, 04 Jan 2008 04:53:36 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-9026 First , I'd like to thank you for the comment box! Second, you did not address the bias/corrupt judges or the hired gun doctors who will say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you from a neurological point of view with out taking one nerve conduction test .. I have very hard questions for you ! But I doubt that you will answer them publicly on your site. So this is a challenge of your true concern for injured workers! Because most WC lawyers talk a good one and are afraid to really challenge the SYSTEM ! Why? Backlash maybe Sincerely your Pro Se First , I'd like to thank you for the comment box! Second, you did not address the bias/corrupt judges or the hired gun doctors who will say that there is absolutely nothing wrong with you from a neurological point of view with out taking one nerve conduction test .. I have very hard questions for you ! But I doubt that you will answer them publicly on your site.

So this is a challenge of your true concern for injured workers! Because most WC lawyers talk a good one and are afraid to really challenge the SYSTEM ! Why? Backlash maybe

Sincerely your

Pro Se

]]> By: Ida Louise Thomas http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-8036 Ida Louise Thomas Tue, 11 Dec 2007 01:22:01 +0000 http://www.georgiaworkerscompblog.com/2007/08/28/what-can-i-do-if-the-company-doctor-returns-me-to-work-but-i-am-still-in-severe-pain/#comment-8036 Hi I have the same situation as above. However Workercompt did not send me any paperwork for me to go back to work. The doctor sent me back the same day. How I have been ternimated from my job. I obtain legal help also, but I seem that this information I have learn here tell me that I have not be inform about my option from them. I receive a letter today that said that they need some medical information on the level of work I was sent back to work. They want to know If I was given any restriction on my job. From the information I gather from your website, I think they either don't know anything or they are holding back. I have provided them information about my situation since last year. From the start I was told that worker compt don't pay for pain and suffering. But I need to continue to go to the doctor and turn in a report for milage to receive a check for it. Now that I have loss my job, I feel loss. My lawer claim that they have written a demain letter for a settlement, and today I receive a letter that they need more information. I need some true advise. Hi I have the same situation as above. However Workercompt did not send me any paperwork for me to go back to work. The doctor sent me back the same day. How I have been ternimated from my job. I obtain legal help also, but I seem that this information I have learn here tell me that I have not be inform about my option from them. I receive a letter today that said that they need some medical information on the level of work I was sent back to work. They want to know If I was given any restriction on my job.
From the information I gather from your website, I think they either don't know anything or they are holding back. I have provided them information about my situation since last year. From the start I was told that worker compt don't pay for pain and suffering. But I need to continue to go to the doctor and turn in a report for milage to receive a check for it. Now that I have loss my job, I feel loss. My lawer claim that they have written a demain letter for a settlement, and today I receive a letter that they need more information. I need some true advise.

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