Q: My cousin injured his hip on his job in the company’s car last year. Follow all the workman’s comp protocols has denied
Since his injury happen, 6 months had to lawyer up. Now my cousin needs a complete hip replacement and is at risk for AVN disease and Crosis if not taken care of. He’s been handicap like this for a year and 2 months now and now other injuries are occurring due to his hip not being fix. He’s been denied since day one by workman’s comp, and still continuing along with his lawyer is also denying him to see any doctor of his choosing and keeps telling him about the “list” and no matter what he chooses he’s denied. Workers comp, keeps blaming it on arthritis! Arthritis does not disintegrate the hip bone just aggravates it. Never was symptomatic til he injured his hip, he’s is suffering tremendously and is in horrible excruciating pain dealing with this bare & raw while still working a full duty schedule! Please need help on this! Options do we have?! His lawyer is Just denying his options!His lawyer knows the risk & he’s SUFFERING! There is more to this want to reach me send me your email
A:
Dealing with a workers' compensation claim that has been denied can be extremely challenging, especially when facing a serious injury like your cousin's. In New York, workers' compensation is designed to cover medical expenses and lost wages for work-related injuries, but sometimes claims are unfairly denied.
If your cousin's claim has been denied and his current lawyer is not providing satisfactory assistance, it might be beneficial to seek a second opinion from another attorney. This new attorney can review the case details, including medical reports and the reasons for the denial, to determine the best course of action. It's important to act promptly, as there are time limits for challenging a workers' compensation denial.
Additionally, if the injury is worsening or causing other health issues, it's crucial to communicate this to the legal representative. Exploring all medical options, including seeking evaluations from other doctors, may also be necessary. Remember, the right to fair treatment and adequate medical care is fundamental in these cases.
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