Q: Need help with my imperial rate for amputated index finger finger 2 joints lost and the doctor gives 8% which is too low
I was operating the saw machine i cut off my index finger and the follow up doctor sent me to the rate doctor and the doctor gives me only 8% damage to my index finger it's not fair enough for losing the finger if there is help?
A:
From your description, it sounds like this could be a workers' comp matter (use of a saw and a percentage loss). Contact a workers' compensation attorney without delay. Many give free initial consultations. You describe a serious injury and a very important issue - the determination of a percentage of damage/disability. Additionally repost your question in the workers' comp section of this board where a WC attorney could pick it up.
Tim Akpinar
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