QUESTION
Can I sue the company for the injury I had since I was healthy when I started to work? Or can I sue for pain and suffering?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2013 on Labor and Employment - Florida
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I got carpal tunnel in both hands after working for my employer for about a year. I went back and forth to the doctor for a year but the test wouldn’t show anything wrong with my hands. I had another test six months ago that showed carpal tunnel in my right hand so I had to have surgery. I just had surgery after a year later on my right hand from the date of the injury. My employer is asking me to come back to work with some restriction. Can I sue the company for the injury I had since I was healthy when I started to work? Or can I sue for pain and suffering?
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You can bring a worker's compensation action for your injuries and you will be entitled to ongoing medical treatment, temporary disability benefits, a settlement for permanent disability and future medical treatment.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2013 at 11:53 PM
In GA, Your sole remedy for an on the job injury is Workers' Compensation. I strongly urge you to contact an attorney that handles Workers' Compensation, I do not. Most WC attorneys do not charge for the initial visit. Many will work on a contingency basis, a percentage of the recovery, so you pay only if you win. In certain situations, the attorney fees are paid by the employer's insurance co, meaning it cost you nothing.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2013 at 12:11 AM
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Since this is a work-related injury, your only remedy is through the Worker's Compensation system. I strongly suggest you find a worker's comp in your area and make an appointment to discuss your claim.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 10:03 PM
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You should talk to a workers' compensation attorney.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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See an attorney, you have defined a worker's comp claim, and unless there are some special circumstances, that is you exclusive avenue for recovery.
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 1:25 PM
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Did you try filing a workers compensation claim?
Answered on Apr 17th, 2013 at 1:24 PM