What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL
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Ok, Lets give this a shot. I was involved in a car accident on 10/06/10. I was stopped at a stop light and the driver hit me from behind while I am on the job. The driver received a ticket for careless driving. FHP told me he believes the driver was driver at speeds of 45-50 mph. Meanwhile I was working at the time. At the time of accident all I was feeling was light-headed. Then a few hours later my mid-upper back, neck, and back of my head was/is hurting. When I walk I was getting dizzy and losing balance towards my left side of my body. Currently my employer stated we have to go thru workers comp to treat for my injuries. I went to the hospital on 10/07/10 because at Urgent care I explained my symptoms and he told me to go the ER. They did an x-r ay on my neck and did a CT. The results were clear. They stated I had neck sprain and concussion syndrome.
To this day my mid-upper back and neck currently still hurts. I went to see a neurologist and we did an MRI and they told me that I have Bulging Discs on my Neck from C-3 thru C-4 and C-4 thru C-5. Now I am seeing an Orthopedic doctor since 01/05/11. My Orthopedic doctor told me we need to do some therapy for 6 weeks. I am still currently not working due that I am on light duty cant left more than 10 lbs. My employer did notify me today that he may be able to get me back to work starting next week with these limitations. My employer is sending me a letter for me to sign. The person at fault insurance company sent me a letter that they want to settle for due that the driver was at fault but I am still being treated for my injuries. Someone told me whatever settlement I received all of it goes to worker comp and I get nothing in return for pain and suffering, etc. I hope I gave enough information for yall to assist me. Any information would be great. Thanks!
Regards,What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Dear Internet People
Ok, Lets give this a shot. I was involved in a car accident on 10/06/10. I was stopped at a stop light and the driver hit me from behind while I am on the job. The driver received a ticket for careless driving. FHP told me he believes the driver was driver at speeds of 45-50 mph. Meanwhile I was working at the time. At the time of accident all I was feeling was light-headed. Then a few hours later my mid-upper back, neck, and back of my head was/is hurting. When I walk I was getting dizzy and losing balance towards my left side of my body. Currently my employer stated we have to go thru workers comp to treat for my injuries. I went to the hospital on 10/07/10 because at Urgent care I explained my symptoms and he told me to go the ER. They did an x-r ay on my neck and did a CT. The results were clear. They stated I had neck sprain and concussion syndrome.
To this day my mid-upper back and neck currently still hurts. I went to see a neurologist and we did an MRI and they told me that I have Bulging Discs on my Neck from C-3 thru C-4 and C-4 thru C-5. Now I am seeing an Orthopedic doctor since 01/05/11. My Orthopedic doctor told me we need to do some therapy for 6 weeks. I am still currently not working due that I am on light duty cant left more than 10 lbs. My employer did notify me today that he may be able to get me back to work starting next week with these limitations. My employer is sending me a letter for me to sign. The person at fault insurance company sent me a letter that they want to settle for due that the driver was at fault but I am still being treated for my injuries. Someone told me whatever settlement I received all of it goes to worker comp and I get nothing in return for pain and suffering, etc. I hope I gave enough information for yall to assist me. Any information would be great. Thanks!
Regards,What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?