03-24-2010, 12:42 PM
Hello,
I live in California and injured my knee at work in july of last year(07/09). I have since had surgery, which left me with only 40% of my meniscus still en-tacked. I have completed physical therapy and now cleared to go back to work. My doctor advised me not to allow a standard compromise and release but rather, make sure that there is stipulation for further medical coverage. He also mentioned a possible settlement of which I should get money. Do I take this up with the insurance company or my employer? In the time that I have been off of work, I moved and will no longer be working for the company. Will this interfere with my settlement? If I do get a settlement for my knee, how much should I expect? Is there anything else I should know, seeing how I can't afford a lawyer and will have to do this my self? any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Gabe
I live in California and injured my knee at work in july of last year(07/09). I have since had surgery, which left me with only 40% of my meniscus still en-tacked. I have completed physical therapy and now cleared to go back to work. My doctor advised me not to allow a standard compromise and release but rather, make sure that there is stipulation for further medical coverage. He also mentioned a possible settlement of which I should get money. Do I take this up with the insurance company or my employer? In the time that I have been off of work, I moved and will no longer be working for the company. Will this interfere with my settlement? If I do get a settlement for my knee, how much should I expect? Is there anything else I should know, seeing how I can't afford a lawyer and will have to do this my self? any help will be greatly appreciated, thank you!
Gabe