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What should I do if my accident at work back in 2006 is still causing me problems to this day?
Asked on Oct 24th, 2012 on Personal Injury - New York
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I have already had one surgery fixing to have another. Its’ in my lower back and I was 20 years old at the time of the accident.
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Ronald A. Steinberg
You have a workers compensation case. It is either a new injury, or it is an aggravation of the preexisting condition. Since it happened on the job, it is a workers compensation matter and should be handled in that forum.
Answered on Oct 29th, 2012 at 6:40 PM
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If you have already settled you workers comp claim, there is nothing you can do. If you file a claim within two years of the accident, but have not yet settled it, you could pursue the claim for your damages.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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If you continue to have troubles it is a continuation of the previous workers compensation claim which most probably paid for your surgery, and the one coming up. As long as you have not settled the case is open. If you have questions see a workers compensation attorney.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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Dennis K. Thomas
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Did you settle your case? If not, you may be entitled to additional permanent disability payments and lifetime medical care.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 8:02 AM
Contact the workers' compensation carrier or the attorney who represented you in 2006.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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I assume you settled your case long ago. Depending on how you settled it you may be able to reopen the case based on a change of condition. Why don't you see a worker comp lawyer in your town to be sure what applies.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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Your comp case may still be open, or you might be able to re-open it.
Answered on Oct 27th, 2012 at 8:00 AM