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Nessa · 08-31-2008, 12:13 AM

I am an RN that recieved an injury on the job when a patient fell on my causing mid-back (thoractic) disc bulging with a small herniation that causes severe pain with walking or prolonging sitting and a torm meniscus in my left knee which required surgery to repair last Jan. My employer has been jerks during this whole incident. Recently I has a FCE. The PT stated I should only do sedetary work. My doctor did not agree and changed it to light duty. Can he do this? I have not recieved any MMI numbers at this time. This is a very slow process!! Does anybody know what will happen next? Although, I did not request monetary settlement, I understand this is given with all cases. All I am interested in is not injuring my body any further (I am 51 yr. old). Does anyone know how much the "settlement" will be? Will it keep me from getting prolonged care for the injuries? I am so new at this and do not even know anyone who has went through this. Thanks in advance. Nessa

Nessa · 08-31-2008, 12:15 AM

I think I posted to the wrong site. I recieved a reply, which explained this should be posted in injured workers forum, so I cut and pasted to here. Sorry I am so new to this stuff.
As an asnwer to the questin posed, I live and work in Tennessee. Thanks, Nessa

tweety00 · 08-31-2008, 03:17 AM

settlement can be totally different for each state and also each person ...

1171 · 08-31-2008, 10:27 AM

generally only physicians can authorize disability - a physical therapist would not be considered a treating physican and their work restrictions or off word orders would not be considered valid unless confirmed and supported by a licensed phyician.
most claims end in full recovery and no settlement is paid. only those where permanent impairment or permanent loss of earning capacity is found is there an entitlement to additional payments.
Again this depends on which state laws your claim is under.