Q: I was sent to the insurance workers comp doctor I was hurt on April 6 it's now may 15 I'm on a 90 day investigation
Through workers comp the doctor told me I'm going to need non invasive surgery and I'll probably be out until October he I was told to apply for edd because I would get income faster because I really need the money my doctor signed the edd from application and said I was disabled and I was hurt during an injury at work he also noted how much frank blood was taking out of my knee 70cc s of Frank blood and how my patella might be dislocated and I have an undisplaced
fracture how is my case looking and how do these settlements usually end I'm really nervous I'm 22 years old I just felt as If I were getting taking advantage of and needed legal help
A: Apply for EDD. As to medical attention the employer is obligated to pay up to $10K while your claim is in delay. I highly recommend that if you do not have an attorney that you get one. Remember Work Comp attorney's work on a contingency fee which means you have no upfront cost and you pay them when your case settles with 15% of the settlement. Competent representation will get you a lot more than the 15% you are paying him. Good Luck!
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