What is the name of your state? Michigan
I am 44 year-old woman.
I worked for a self-insured company for 7 weeks doing repetitive heavy lifting. The pain became unbearable, and informed employer. Went to Dr.'s and diagnosed with Tendinitis in elbows, muscle strain in neck and tested positive (EMG) for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands. Went through physical therapy for the past month and neck is somewhat better; tendinitis in one elbow is still in pain and my hands and wrists are hurting and going numb. Given wrist splints to wear while sleeping(not helping much).
Worker's Comp denied me medical and lost wages(saying I only worked for 7 weeks--not enough time to develope CTS) and was just informed that I have been fired from job because I have to be able to lift more than restricted 10 lbs. I did not ever have symptoms of CTS before I started this job.
Called Michigan Worker's Comp and they sent me a form to fill out for "Mediation or Hearing." Should I just fill out and return or should I call an attorney?
Does anyone know if filing this myself with state will do any good?
I am 44 year-old woman.
I worked for a self-insured company for 7 weeks doing repetitive heavy lifting. The pain became unbearable, and informed employer. Went to Dr.'s and diagnosed with Tendinitis in elbows, muscle strain in neck and tested positive (EMG) for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in both hands. Went through physical therapy for the past month and neck is somewhat better; tendinitis in one elbow is still in pain and my hands and wrists are hurting and going numb. Given wrist splints to wear while sleeping(not helping much).
Worker's Comp denied me medical and lost wages(saying I only worked for 7 weeks--not enough time to develope CTS) and was just informed that I have been fired from job because I have to be able to lift more than restricted 10 lbs. I did not ever have symptoms of CTS before I started this job.
Called Michigan Worker's Comp and they sent me a form to fill out for "Mediation or Hearing." Should I just fill out and return or should I call an attorney?
Does anyone know if filing this myself with state will do any good?