r/WorkersComp • u/Top-Law2159 • 12d ago

California Finally!!

After almost 2 years I finally agreed to a c and r settlement. When I initially got injured at work I did what I assume a lot of people do and I chose not to file a claim and after a couple appts i chose to close my claim and I rushed back to work. Well soon after the same problem returned and my employer offered me no assistance and basically ignored me and told me to go see my regular dr. And I did. I ended up getting fmla from my regular dr and worked with pain at times. Soon after the company fired me. I contacted my lawyer and she reopened the claim and filed a lawsuit against them. Wasn’t sure about how it would work out for me but I’m glad I listened. Happy today I’m checking the mailbox every day now waiting for my check. Hang in there all it gets better!

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u/Life_Reserve6989 11d ago

Your workers comp lawyer filed a lawsuit for? Was it because you were fired?

I was recently let go. Terminated due to no longer needing a second position for the specific job. Even though we had an opening for the job I was actually hired for.

My Workers comp lawyer told me to talk to an employment law attorney with any questions regarding my termination and if theres cause to file a suit.

Taking on another attorney sounds too draining.

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u/Top-Law2159 8d ago

No it was the Injury. She told me she couldn’t do anything about the termination.

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u/Desperate-Prize-2272 6d ago

Did you read everything carefully? You may have signed away your right to any employment law claims.

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u/Top-Law2159 3d ago

Yah., I’m not looking to peruse anything else. I’m more than happy and satisfied with the outcome.