I'll just cut to the point. I suffered a back and neck injury almost two years ago while at work. I've been on worker's comp and seen several doctors. Had several injections that helped my back. But herniated disks in my neck still hurt me. But the pain was minimal so I ignored it and enjoyed the time off. Specialist told me I wasn't a good candidate for surgery because the injections never gave immediate relief. Only weeks later.
Now I'm being pressed to settle the case or I could be sent to an.independent medical doctor who I fear despite the pain and burning in my neck. He may say I can work like this and send me back and ruin my case. My own inactivity caused this to go to long.
But I'm terrified now of settling my case and leaving the damage as is. Returning to work when I don't think I can all for a relatively small amount of money vs the risk of being told I'm okay.
I don't know what to do. Just accept the settlement and love with this. Or press the situation and try for another doctor and treatment when they think I've exhausted all options? Risking everything by dragging this out further?
I hope I can get some sound advice..
Now I'm being pressed to settle the case or I could be sent to an.independent medical doctor who I fear despite the pain and burning in my neck. He may say I can work like this and send me back and ruin my case. My own inactivity caused this to go to long.
But I'm terrified now of settling my case and leaving the damage as is. Returning to work when I don't think I can all for a relatively small amount of money vs the risk of being told I'm okay.
I don't know what to do. Just accept the settlement and love with this. Or press the situation and try for another doctor and treatment when they think I've exhausted all options? Risking everything by dragging this out further?
I hope I can get some sound advice..