just had a review?

[mlee19841]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA, It has been about a year since my injury back in dec. 20/2010. Im still currently out of work and i just got a recent mri showing that the disc herniation is getting a lot worse. I spoke with numerous doctors and they all said i should look into a form of surgery. I also recently just had a independent exam review done by a doctor that workers comp. set me up with. My question is, is their anything i should be worried about now since getting the review and it being so long since the injury and I'm still collecting workers comp. benefits. Just don't want them to try and stop my benefits out of no where. The doctor that did the exam told my lawyer to find a good surgeon so im guessing that the doctor that did the exam found something?Also is this a good time to speak to my lawyer about some type of settlement with workers comp?

 

[Willlyjo]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? PA, It has been about a year since my injury back in dec. 20/2010. Im still currently out of work and i just got a recent mri showing that the disc herniation is getting a lot worse. I spoke with numerous doctors and they all said i should look into a form of surgery. I also recently just had a independent exam review done by a doctor that workers comp. set me up with. My question is, is their anything i should be worried about now since getting the review and it being so long since the injury and I'm still collecting workers comp. benefits. Just don't want them to try and stop my benefits out of no where. The doctor that did the exam told my lawyer to find a good surgeon so im guessing that the doctor that did the exam found something?Also is this a good time to speak to my lawyer about some type of settlement with workers comp?

The last thing you should be thinking about now is a settlement! You should be more concerned about getting proper treatment with which to get better. It appears surgery may be necessary, so you need to consult with your doctors and decide if it is for you. You are not MMI at this time, so until then, you shouldn't be thinking about settling this matter.

 

[canhelp]

they could stop the surgery if there was reason to believe it was not due to the work injury.

 

[wrongsometimes]

they could stop the surgery if there was reason to believe it was not due to the work injury.

I would get several non-surgical options before I would let some doctor start cutting into me ..