What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Hawaii
I've been on Worker's Compensation for a work related injury for almost 2 1/2 years now and I've seen 5 Orthopedic Specialist who told me I was too young to a total knee replacement. My right knee is now totally "bone on bone" and the doctors told me to wait till I cannot take anymore pain. Also, they told me to wait to the point where I cannot get out of bed and walk. Anyways, this is injury took place at my first job working full-time. I also, have a second full time job too. The doctor now has me working only 3 day per week and she told me this applies to my second job too. The first job is much more physical then my second job and I prefer to just work at my second full time. At this point I'm not happy at my first job.
My question to you is, should I settle out? I would not like to work another 10 years to wait for a total knee replacement. I'm also not happy working at my first job. My boss is making it uncomfortable for me. I would like to move on to my second job and work full time with higher pay wage. I feel this first job is holding me back.
I've been on Worker's Compensation for a work related injury for almost 2 1/2 years now and I've seen 5 Orthopedic Specialist who told me I was too young to a total knee replacement. My right knee is now totally "bone on bone" and the doctors told me to wait till I cannot take anymore pain. Also, they told me to wait to the point where I cannot get out of bed and walk. Anyways, this is injury took place at my first job working full-time. I also, have a second full time job too. The doctor now has me working only 3 day per week and she told me this applies to my second job too. The first job is much more physical then my second job and I prefer to just work at my second full time. At this point I'm not happy at my first job.
My question to you is, should I settle out? I would not like to work another 10 years to wait for a total knee replacement. I'm also not happy working at my first job. My boss is making it uncomfortable for me. I would like to move on to my second job and work full time with higher pay wage. I feel this first job is holding me back.