knee injury

[critter]

I have been at my job for approximately 10 years and have wore the cartilage in my knee out. So far I have had the clean it surgery and then euflexxa injections. I have been off work since Sep 11. The doctor said the only way.to fix it is total l.ee replacement. At my age I will probably need another being that the knee replacements are only good for 12 to 20 years. What should I do as far as settling.

[1171]

depends on what you want. some want treatment; some want $$; some want revenge; some want to keep their job; some want disability retirement; some want their day in court; etc.
each state has it's own rules; without knowing yours it difficult to say.
http://www.workerscompensation.com/forum...?tid=10146

you can contact an atty specializing in worker's comp in your state. they know the rules and may be able to help depending on your goal.
you can also read more posts on this board.
there is a good search feature and you may find that your question has already been answered.

[critter]

Thank you. I will go look and see if I can find any old posts.

[1171]

(01-12-2012 05:43 PM)critter Wrote:  Thank you. I will go look and see if I can find any old posts.

P.S. In general if you are having a total knee done, settlement should come afterwards -not before.

[Bummer Knees]

Critter just a work of advice, research the different types of implants out there.

Some have a longer life than others.

[critter]

Seems e wry commercial on t.v. is about recalled hip and knee replacements scares the crap outa me. I really don't want to have to go through that surgery no more than I have to. I hear it hurts like hell

[Bummer Knees]

Google total knee relacement and read up on the surgery & implants.