Q: I haven't received any treated for my ankel in 10 months i was stucked by a forklift.WMC doctor say I have deformity
They took an mri of the foot not the ankel both doctors worte down.how long do i wait more for treatment.and with no back pay also.I have a lawyer but its taking so long for treatment.
A: I am so sorry this happened to you. Having your valid claim denied can be very frustrating, to say the least. The best person to give you an answer with regard to the timing of your case is your attorney. Only he or she knows the details of your case and can provide some estimate for how long it will take. A Claim Petition can take a year or more to litigate fully. There may be other sources you can try for medical treatment, perhaps public programs like Medicaid. Again, your attorney may be able to direct you to programs that may fit your needs. Good luck!
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
A: As your lawyer must have told you, you can go to your own doctors by now. If your treatment is for foot and ankle that should be fairly simple given the facts of your case. If the person on the forklift was not an employee of your employer you may have another case as well.
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