Injury at work -- Airline..Help!! What to do?

[skdigi]

What is the name of your state? WI

I work for an airline and recently hurt my tailbone badly when I hit the jumpseat while cleaning the galley. I notified my supervisor the next day by filling out the appropriate workmans comp paperwork. I returned back to work the next day becaues I figured I just bruised it and it would get better. Five days later it still hurts and I am seeing a doctor tomorrow.
From what I'm hearing, this could be a permanant injury...not something that doctors can really treat well, other than medication.

I realize that if you file for workmans comp you waiver your right to sue for pain and suffering...and from the sounds of it, I could be suffering from this injury for some time...should I not file for reimbursment for the docs appt because it will waive my right??? Could I sue them for something like this? This could affect my day to day life now.

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

What is the name of your state? WI

I work for an airline and recently hurt my tailbone badly when I hit the jumpseat while cleaning the galley. I notified my supervisor the next day by filling out the appropriate workmans comp paperwork. I returned back to work the next day becaues I figured I just bruised it and it would get better. Five days later it still hurts and I am seeing a doctor tomorrow.
From what I'm hearing, this could be a permanant injury...not something that doctors can really treat well, other than medication.

I realize that if you file for workmans comp you waiver your right to sue for pain and suffering...and from the sounds of it, I could be suffering from this injury for some time...should I not file for reimbursment for the docs appt because it will waive my right??? Could I sue them for something like this? This could affect my day to day life now.

My response:

If this injury occurred during the "course and scope" of your employment, then Worker's Compensation is your ONLY alternative. You can't sue your employer - - that's why there is Worker's Compensation.

Make an appointment to consult with a Worker's Compensation attorney on Monday.

IAAL

 

[Beth3]

"I realize that if you file for workmans comp you waiver your right to sue for pain and suffering" That is incorrect. It is not an "either - or" choice. WC is your ONLY recourse.

Before you jump to the conclusion you have a permanent injury, see the doctor.