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Can I re-open a workman's comp claim and do I have to use the same lawyer
Asked on Jul 11th, 2014 on Workers Compensation - North Carolina
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Ruptured my C-6-C-7 disc in Feb. of 2013. Had surgery in June of 2013. Was released to go back to work in August of 2013. Settled my case in December 2013. Was back at work and felt a pop in my neck and felt like it was happening all over again. went back to the surgeon that did the surgery and he said that my fusion didn't take and that I needed to talk to the lawyer that handled my case. Did that and he told me that there was nothing he could do. The Dr. said that this had nothing to do with the job I was doing at the time I felt the pop, he said that it was just a matter of time because the fusion didn't take, didn't understand that because he released me to go back to work and told me in August that the fusion looked fine. have more issues going on with the Dr. now also. I am in need of some answers and maybe some legal help. I can't work and my family is suffering also. Some one please help.
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Dear Anonymous,
If you felt a "pop" in your neck after being released by the doctor and returning to work, then you may have a new workers' compensation claim. The settlement of your claim from the February 2013 incident does not cover any new injuries that occur after the date of settlement, including new injuries to the same body part. If you need the assistance of a lawyer, you are always free to choose whatever lawyer you like to represent you.
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Answered on Jul 18th, 2014 at 7:14 AM