Q: As a teacher, can I sue the school for required work that physically and permanently hurt me?
Oct/2015, I was required to break up a fight as part of my job duty. Afterward, I thought I was having a panic attack. A few days later (after having new serious symptoms) I went to the Dr. & was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I just learned tonight in my medical billing class that events can trigger diabetes (the subject was on medical malpractice and how some go into surgery without diabetes and come out of surgery with it). So I explained my situation to our Professor (also a Dr) and I was informed that the incident likely triggered my diabetes and I should consult a lawyer. In short, because I was required to break up the fight, I was irreparably harmed - as there is no cure and my life is permanently changed. Do I have a lawsuit against the board?
A: Contact a member of the Ga. Trial Lawyers Association that handles workers compensation. They give free consults. You can also check with your union. Injuries from a fight are covered. Problem with diabetes is last time I asked an expert (MD/Phd in Physiology) he said that anecdotally it's reported but no one has done a serious study on it so it is something that cannot be testified to under the standards governing expert opinions. But get the free consult.
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