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kaoz777 · 07-07-2009, 05:13 PM

Hey i just signed up to the forum because im not to sure who to ask this of. i recently broke my jaw at work( completely not my fault. all negligence) i had my mouth wired shut for 2 months and was collecting WC in NY, when i got my jaw unwired i went back to work and they still sent me WC checks for the last month. i recieved 2 even after i went back to work. now here is my question when i got my wires off every time i would open my mouth my jaw slightly cracks and hurts, i thought this was going to only last for a little bit but a month later now my jaw is deffinatly not getting any better and after doing some research a lot of people get stuck with this problem permanently, some just have the crack and some have the crack and pain, im wondering if i am entitled to any compensation because of this. ty for reading

1171 · 07-07-2009, 05:39 PM

workers comp is "no fault". No need to assert or prove negligence.
maybe.
depends on if it's permanent. you might need a second medical opinion.
was it rated?
you might be eligible for scheduled loss of use benefits.
For information contact the employee advocate
http://www.wcb.state.ny.us/content/main/...edWkrs.jsp

Lilly · 07-08-2009, 09:00 AM

I believe you need to see your doctor or a dentist. You could end up with a form of TMJ which could lead to other problems (such as bad headaches) down the road.
Lilly

***kate*** · 07-08-2009, 09:06 AM

Lilly is right. I have TMJ from my accident and although mine is mild compared to some, I get severe headaches sometimes and my jaw makes the "cracking" sound. I also started grinding my teeth at night which causes other pain and dental problems.

samujell6677 · 07-10-2009, 03:12 AM

I got hard in 2008 injure my lower back .Getting the settlement i just read the papers
to day.It to low see if there am entitled to more

Cycler · 07-10-2009, 08:27 AM

while not addressing your question the alignment problem causing the cracking can often be alleviated with splints at night and/or a skilled Osteopath physician or masso-therapist who will get their thumbs in your mouth and physically release, stretch etc etc the TM joint.

Comp will pay and it can't hurt.......

***kate*** · 07-10-2009, 08:54 AM

Cycler Wrote:while not addressing your question the alignment problem causing the cracking can often be alleviated with splints at night and/or a skilled Osteopath physician or masso-therapist who will get their thumbs in your mouth and physically release, stretch etc etc the TM joint.

Comp will pay and it can't hurt.......

Cycler is right. The splints and the massage did help.