Guest guest Posted October 21, 2002 Report Share Posted October 21, 2002 I was Injured at my Job on Sept 9 1999 over 3 years ago. I been off work ever since. I taught Adults who have Autism/Mental Retardation taught them how to do mailing, Cleaning, etc. Anyway A 40 year old Man with Autism Ran into my Back with his head. he Charged after me. well That Blew out my L-5 S-1 Disc. Had sever left leg nerve pain. they Advoided Surgery giving me Steriod injections total of 8. after 2 years they Elected surgery. Worker comp. sent me to 3 Differnt Doctors which All 3 of them said I need Surgery. so Worker comp slow Agreed. so on April 4 2000 I had a L-5 S-1 Anterior Lumbar fusion. well It helped but I was still In massive pain. My Nerve pain which Doctor advoided was worse. So this past Aug I had a Spinal Cord Stimulator put in. It helps take that Burning stabing pain into a Dull Irrating pain. Well It been over 3 years now. I need a Idea of a Settlement. what does most Back pain suffers settle for under Workers comp. general Idea? 20 thousand 100 thousad what? I cant ever work Again I have to have sever Restrictions. No lifting at all no bending at all. I can Sit but must be able to get up at my own Decision. Here my Biggest problem Group. I was born with 3 missing fingers. Anyway I wont settle my W/C case unless I get over 150 thousand dolors and My Medical Insurance are covered under this Injury till I die. I have a Wife and 2 young boys. I am the main Provider. Welll that it. Mike-Delaware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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