Robbed at gunpoint and pistol whipped at work on the clock

[mobbdeep]

They're thinking that if you had something like an epidural hematoma ala Natasha Richardson, you'd be dead already.

There are other things that could be the problem. They could be caused by the accident, or they could bee unrelated. The therapist thinks it's physical (neurological), not psychological. And until your problem is diagnosed, it is impossible to determine what caused it.

It took my cousin over a decade to get a minor car accident settled, and part of the problem was getting the "minor" brain injury diagnosed. And the "minor" brain injury had a lot of long term consequences.

Aside: Even if you have insurance, a PCP may choose to ignore obvious neurological symptoms. Mine did.

I mean, the only way to get a diagnosis is to see a specialist who can diagnose what may be the problem who would then determine what caused the diagnosis, right? That said, if I feel there may be something wrong and the WC Doctor doesn't feel like there is therefore they won't refer me to a specialist and I can't get a PCP to get other unrelated work injury tests done, then I'm SOL? Unless I speak to my WC adjuster and let him know that they won't refer me, I'm not really sure they will be much help either. I'd probably be better off seeking advice from an ombudsman.

 

[not2cleverRed]

https://www.brainline.org/article/headaches-after-head-injuries-post-traumatic-headaches

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/postconcussion-headaches#types

Sometimes you don't notice damage/pain initially because there are other things that hurt worse.

 

[quincy]

I mean, the only way to get a diagnosis is to see a specialist who can diagnose what may be the problem who would then determine what caused the diagnosis, right? That said, if I feel there may be something wrong and the WC Doctor doesn't feel like there is therefore they won't refer me to a specialist and I can't get a PCP to get other unrelated work injury tests done, then I'm SOL? Unless I speak to my WC adjuster and let him know that they won't refer me, I'm not really sure they will be much help either. I'd probably be better off seeking advice from an ombudsman.

Yes. Seek advice from OIEC. It is a state agency that offers free help with worker’s compensation claims. If you do not have an attorney, you can get assistance from an ombudsman. Or you can call the State Bar of Texas to find an attorney.

You do not want to ignore head injuries.

 

[mobbdeep]

https://www.brainline.org/article/headaches-after-head-injuries-post-traumatic-headaches

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/postconcussion-headaches#types

Sometimes you don't notice damage/pain initially because there are other things that hurt worse.

Thank you for that information. Some of those symptoms are what I've experienced during these 4-5 day periods. These last 2-3 days, I've been feeling a lot better. Been staying busy throughout the day to keep my mind busy. The only thing that kind of bothers me a little bit is that the top of my head (scalp) gets tender throughout the day but again, that could be anything. I'll contact an ombudsman tomorrow and see what they say.

 

[quincy]

Speaking with an ombudsman tomorrow is a good idea.