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Do i have a workers comp case?

Asked on Jun 03rd, 2014 on Workers Compensation - South Carolina
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I got hurt at word 1-12-14 and was sent to doctors care they didn't do anything on the first visit except a steroid shot and script for muscle relaxers the next day I couldn't move and had to go back they did an ex ray and found nothing for three months they treated me for a strained muscle. I tried to tell them the pain was coming from my spine but none of the several doctors I saw listened. this went on for 3 1/2 months and finally was sent to an ortho. getting the run around with approval from workers comp. it took weeks for the appointment and then more for the mri all together it wasn't till 4-2 that I was taken out of work for a herniated disc and then 4-29 that work comp approved the surgery. the whole time I was in pain I couldn't even put socks and shoes on let alone walk around. they say that it is easy to re injure the disc. i still have limited mobility and pain because the amount of time it took to fix my nerves are damaged im worried it may be perm. what can i do?
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Columbia, SC
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I am sorry to hear that you have been given the run around by the workers compensation carrier.  This happens too often to hard working people who were injuried at work and need necessary medical treatment.  With a spine injury that has required surgery, I believe you have a very strong workers compensation claim.  With a potential permanent impairment, you may be entitled to significant compensation for any permanent condition and lifetime medical treatment.  I believe it is very important to hire an experienced attorney, especially with an injury to the spine because the laws can be very complex for this type of injury.  I would be happy to give you a free case evaluation.  Please feel free to contact my office at (803) 350-9230.  I look forward to helping you get all the compensation and benefits under workers compensation that you deserve. Robert F. Goings, Attorney Goings Law Firm, LLC (803) 350-9230
Answered on Jun 05th, 2014 at 9:28 AM

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