Q: Stepped on nail at work and developed Mrsa leading to amputation of 2nd toe and partial bone in foot 2 yrs ago.
Went to walk-in clinic 2 days after they took culture, Mrsa found. Put on antibiotics, infection got worse and ended up in hospital. Admitted for further treatment. Dr. cut out infected tissue, and released after 3 days with a 2" hole in my foot and exposed tendons and bone with a warning of future issues with tendon and bone and somehow a new finding of diabetic foot ulcer. Returned to hospital 2 weeks later bone snapped, amputation required. Have had nothing but fractures, tendon and nerve(neuromas, not diabetic nerve pain) and swelling issues since. Clinic and E.R. has it listed as workmans comp., stepped on nail. My question is how did hospital and surgeon who I followed up with continued care get paid by workmans comp ins. and when I go to settle it's no sir you have illness and not injury. I can understand 1st stay being paid, but 2nd stay, surgery and follow up. I have lawyer but won't return calls or seem to want to put any effort on this case.
A:
I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having. I would recommend going to your lawyers office and suggesting an in office discussion about his representation and what you expect from him. If he is not able to meet your expectations then it may be time to consider hiring a different attorney. With an injury as severe as yours you certainly do not want to be haphazardly represented. Good Luck!
Andrew M. Rodabaugh
Attorney at Law
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