What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? South Dakota
About 6 months ago my bf herniated a disc in his back at work. He was off work for a couple of weeks. Then light duty after that. He did all the doctor appointments, physical therapy and flood injections. They released him back to work with no restrictions a little over a month ago. He was still having a little pain in the mornings untill he got up and moving and his back would tire easily. Doctors said no problem it would continue to heal.
All was good until yesterday. He picked up something and turned to set it on his table and felt something give in his back. Had shooting pain down his legs and allot of pain.
Went to his supervisior right away and reported it. Super said well I don't want you hurting it worse go ahead and go home. BF said "I can't go see a doctor?" Super said let me check. He was told to call the workers comp case worker he had first time.
Called her, she said your case was closed 30 days after last doc appointment so you need to call workers comp insurance.
Called her, she said we have to wait to first report of injury to make you an appointment.
Caller super again and told him. He said I will get on that. All this happened yesterday and as of this morning he made all those same calls again and no progress on anyone's part.
In the meantime he is home and in pain and doesn't know what to do because they won't let him see a doctor.
What do we do???
About 6 months ago my bf herniated a disc in his back at work. He was off work for a couple of weeks. Then light duty after that. He did all the doctor appointments, physical therapy and flood injections. They released him back to work with no restrictions a little over a month ago. He was still having a little pain in the mornings untill he got up and moving and his back would tire easily. Doctors said no problem it would continue to heal.
All was good until yesterday. He picked up something and turned to set it on his table and felt something give in his back. Had shooting pain down his legs and allot of pain.
Went to his supervisior right away and reported it. Super said well I don't want you hurting it worse go ahead and go home. BF said "I can't go see a doctor?" Super said let me check. He was told to call the workers comp case worker he had first time.
Called her, she said your case was closed 30 days after last doc appointment so you need to call workers comp insurance.
Called her, she said we have to wait to first report of injury to make you an appointment.
Caller super again and told him. He said I will get on that. All this happened yesterday and as of this morning he made all those same calls again and no progress on anyone's part.
In the meantime he is home and in pain and doesn't know what to do because they won't let him see a doctor.
What do we do???