My injuries were severe. I had a laminectomy, fusion of the vertebrae which required 4 screws and 2 rods, and 2 weeks in the hospital. I will have to live with chronic back pain forever. Employer denied me a workers comp. claim form, because he said that I did not get injured at work(I know that is not for him to decide). I now am working with an attorney. Someone out there must know approx. how much my case could settle for. Thanks.
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My injuries were severe. I had a laminectomy, fusion of the vertebrae which required 4 screws and 2 rods, and 2 weeks in the hospital. I will have to live with chronic back pain forever. Employer denied me a workers comp. claim form, because he said that I did not get injured at work(I know that is not for him to decide). I was hesitent to tell him that it was because of work and that I was afraid to lose my job. I lift heavy items repeatedly, and lug around town on service calls a toolbox weighing approx 30-40 lbs. Now I know that he can't fire me just because I claim workers comp. I did tell my boss in May that I had lower back pain. In June my disc herniated, and I worked in severe pain for another 10 days until I was admitted to the hosp. After I was told that I have up to 1 year to file a claim, I did. I am now working with an attorney who only works on a contingency basis, and obviously took my case. Someone out there must know approx. how much my case could settle for.