Question: Why do I need a doctor’s opinion, I know how I was hurt.

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2/4/2011
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Question: Why do I need a doctor’s opinion, I know how I was hurt.

Question: Why do I need a doctor's opinion, I know how I was hurt.

Answer: In Iowa every workers' compensation case requires a medical opinion for causation, medical treatment, permanent impairment and restrictions. You know how you got hurt but you're not qualified to express a medical opinion linking it up to the work environment or accident-mechanism of injury. Of course a single event causing injury, like falling down and breaking your leg is much easier to establish as a work injury than a repetitive injury type of case. In some cases the causing event is so obvious it goes unstated, but that doesn't mean it's not required. It's injuries like carpal tunnel, cubital tunnel, lung injuries, brain damage, head injuries, spinal injuries involving ruptured discs all require a clearly and carefully worded medical opinion as to causation.

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After a worker is injured is when they need the support of their employer the most. But injured workers aren't given a level playing field. The company doctor often times is not helping them and the case manager isn't either. The worker is left alone to fend for themselves and to make mistakes that result in lower benefits or fewer weeks of benefits. Some are sent back to work too soon. There is only one person on your side and that understands this system. If your lawyer doesn't understand the nature of this claim you've got the wrong lawyer. Steve Lombardi has practiced in the area of workers compensation for over 30 years. He's tried hundreds of cases for more than one thousand clients. If you'd like help finding a competent lawyer we do assist people in locating a lawyer in Iowa or in Illinois. Call us.

If you have a question about your case, give us a call or drop us an email. LOMBARDI LAW FIRM - 515-222-1110 or sdlombardi@aol.com. If you or your spouse are involved in a work accident contact the Lombardi Law Firm. We will assist you with your claim.
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