Problems Getting Benefits for a Foot Injury

[griffgoto]

i was injured on the job 1 1/2 years ago---foot injury--ligament tear---first 6 months treated as a sprain---went to a specialist---had surgery---still have pain---zero comp disability rating--injury not defined in the comp Bible---suspected as a fraud claim because of the misdiagnosis---now being processed by a Solutions Company---Idaho claim---still at work--any advice? One attorney says You've been screwed---need a second opinion---good health and good luck

[Scar Tissue]

Welcome to the forum! I'm sorry to hear of your situation, I'm not sure of Idaho laws but I'm sure someone will be along soon to give you some advice. Just wanted to Welcome You Here and let you know there's great people on this site with a lot of knowledge and I'm sure you'll get a response soon!!

[ADJ]

I guess I am a little confused. How is your claim or you a fraud if the medical condition was misdiagnosed? There is no fault on your end for this. Do you still work for the same company where you were hurt? Second opinions and change in providers in different in each state. Most will allow for some time of change in provider though you may have to meet specific criteria.

[Scar Tissue]

Anyone here from Idaho that can help this person out? I just wanted to throw this back up top so it doesn't get lost. I'm sure there's someone out there with some answers!

[damagedgoods]

I would keep talking to different attornies until I found one that says they're screwed! I would like to think someone should be accountable. Good Luck!!

[Elstonedo]

Hello,

In this instance it sounds like a second opinion would be the way to go. I would request a second opinion from the insurance company, although this rarely works in the injured worker's favor. My wife is a in a very similar situation, we do have one of North America's top hand surgeons wanting new tests. But Idaho State Insurance Fund is sticking with the original doctor. It comes down to needing an attorny and a doctor who will help... Your specialist should have given you a rating and set things striaght but it sounds like they are claiming a later injury in that six month sprain timeframe.

[BvIA]

This thread is from 2007, this claim is probably resolved by now.
If you have questions...best to begin a new thread of your own...
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