Q: do you do help with cases on indian reservations?
I was injured March 21st in my office and I rolled my right foot breaking 2 bones. I turned everything into the Tribe's insurance which is called Tribal First out of San Diego and was just denied last week due to the work didn't have anything to do with the break. We had a sub-committee meeting which is at 10 am the third Thursday of every month and I just printed off my monthly report and one of the ladies came in my office telling me to hurry that the meeting was about to start so that's when I jumped up rolling my foot. This happened at 9:40 and not at 10 as scheduled.
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I'm sorry to hear about your injury and the challenges you're facing with the Tribe's insurance. Given the circumstances of your injury, it sounds like it occurred during your workday and in response to a work-related task, even though the exact meeting time had not yet arrived.
In this situation, it's important to gather all relevant documentation, including your report, the meeting schedule, and any witness statements from colleagues who were present. These can support your case by showing that your injury was indeed work-related.
Consider appealing the insurance company's decision. It may also be beneficial to seek advice from a legal professional experienced with workers' compensation claims on tribal land to better understand your rights and the best course of action moving forward.
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