02-01-2011, 05:58 PM
IN FLORIDA
I have been on workers compensation pain management for 3 years. I demanded they release me to work about one year into the program but keept the pain management. As i had to have the income. Now, the pain has just become unbearable. Now they are treating me for depression!
The meds are not doing it anymore, and i'm chemically dependent on them, they will not authorize any injections that do give me a little relief for a while.
The problem, I was working a part time job when i was injured that paid near minimum wage. I am now making decent money.
I can't Work, I just can't do it anymore. But i can't lose the income.
The question:
1. Is it possible to get released from work again and
2. Will they use my current income now or will they still be paying out 60% of that old part time job from 3 years ago?
I feel trapped, like i have to get a lawyer just to survive. I am not after money just the ability to survive!
I would like to:
1. Keep My pain Management
2. Go to school to learn a profession i can handle
3. Get 60% of my current wages.
4. Go back to work
5. Keep my pain management.
If i do this, i will be back at work in under 2 years and only need pain management. If i don't do this, i have no idea what is in my future as i JUST CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE.
Please help!
I have been on workers compensation pain management for 3 years. I demanded they release me to work about one year into the program but keept the pain management. As i had to have the income. Now, the pain has just become unbearable. Now they are treating me for depression!
The meds are not doing it anymore, and i'm chemically dependent on them, they will not authorize any injections that do give me a little relief for a while.
The problem, I was working a part time job when i was injured that paid near minimum wage. I am now making decent money.
I can't Work, I just can't do it anymore. But i can't lose the income.
The question:
1. Is it possible to get released from work again and
2. Will they use my current income now or will they still be paying out 60% of that old part time job from 3 years ago?
I feel trapped, like i have to get a lawyer just to survive. I am not after money just the ability to survive!
I would like to:
1. Keep My pain Management
2. Go to school to learn a profession i can handle
3. Get 60% of my current wages.
4. Go back to work
5. Keep my pain management.
If i do this, i will be back at work in under 2 years and only need pain management. If i don't do this, i have no idea what is in my future as i JUST CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE.
Please help!