Hey everyone. I'd like some honest opinions and legal advice about whether or not I should use a lawyer to help with my worker's compensation case.
Full disclosure, I know nothing of the legal aspects of these or practically any legal measures. Right now, I'm following the recommendations the insurance company is telling me like go to every appointment, don't miss any of their phone calls, go to PT, etc. My impression of this is I'm suing my employer and i could lose my job for this.
I injured my knee and liagments back in February 2019, been seeing an orthopedic surgeon and currently doing 3x a week PT with a current schedule return to work of June 3. There was a small fracture but the OS said it's too negligible for surgery and the tendons are sprained. I had a, in my opinion, ridiculous amount of fluid in my knee from the accident in which it had to be drained on 3 separate occasions. I'm sure I butchered this explanation but if you're curious I can go in depth more.
My knee isnt at full strength and I'd personally estimate 60% ability that i had before. It's a bit depressing but I have Talkspace for that. I can walk but definitely not run. I struggle with stairs a bit and sitting/standing for a while does cause some uncomfortableness.
I like my job and the people I work for. It's tough with long hours and physically taxing but I do enjoy it and the people. My employer has been very accommodating to me during this time. They helped me start the process and check in regularly to make sure I'm okay and if I'm being paid.
As far as I know, Ive been paid correctly according to the laws of NY but also been by family I could be getting more for not been able to be back to 100% again. My question would be what are the pros/cons of going with a lawyer, is it worth it, are there things I'm missing that coukd benefit me or hurt me later on, etc.
Sorry in advance for the jumbled thoughts here and thanks for and advice or help anyone can provide.
Lol, I'm literally in therapy now typing this out on the phone inbetween exercises.
Thanks, peace
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk