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03-04-2013, 10:00 PM
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A post on a thread made me think of this question. has anybody engaged in a personal injury lawsuit, and if so, how has it been? Any insights?
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺). Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky! Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance. |
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03-04-2013, 10:08 PM
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Mine is Work Comp, and is so far ongoing for 2.5 years, long and tedious.......employer has even denied doing somethings the Commission has already decided they should do.......so its the lawyers.
While I go through what I am going through with the evolution of my symptoms and having them to "approve" evaluations on any new developments .... which they have so far.....as well as my Neurologist directing care and referrals from "our" side.
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. Current: Changes of more insomnia, new reviews with findings of more Depression, tremors, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of focus, fatigue; SSDI - accepted on Depression, Cognitive Deficits; Seizures ruled out, mTBI changes including cognitive slowing/lapses. Medication update: Topamax 200mg twice daily it seems to minimize daily headaches to a 1-2/10 quality(I still know they are there); and acute headaches erupt without warnings. |
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03-04-2013, 10:21 PM
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Concussion...that sounds awful! how ironic that proving your symptoms will most certainly bring on more symptoms. Hang in tHere!
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺). Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky! Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance. |
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Concussion (03-05-2013) |
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03-05-2013, 12:35 AM
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There is a lot of information online about PI Lawsuits. There are conferences focused on how to deny a concussion claim.
The best resource I have found for concussion victims who are considering a law suit is www.tbilaw.com and www.subtlebraininjury.com . Attorney Gordon Johnson is also a supported of brain injury outreach programs.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Mokey (03-05-2013) |
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03-05-2013, 10:48 PM
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Mokey,
Its ok, I have already gone for SSDI, and been accepted. So, that has lightened some of the load. The problems are still evolving, and we are still dealing with everything, but now, there isn't quite the rush to judgement due to some financial pressures. Mark, I stumbled across those links when I started all my researching on my avenues of research about approaches to dealing with the legal side of work comp/personal injury etc. and have even sent those links to my attorneys for their references , as well as many more, to update their arguments, and any of their future clients' presentations.....very good information there. Because of my cognitive troubles, I have my emails copied to a "sent" file, so I can recall what I already sent; and whenever I find more updated information I keep a long list of links separate from my bookmarks, to assure I don't have duplicates and have a backup listing on my USB drive....and when the wife sees me reading stuff she will ask if its new and ask if I backed it up.
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. Current: Changes of more insomnia, new reviews with findings of more Depression, tremors, vertigo, tinnitus, loss of focus, fatigue; SSDI - accepted on Depression, Cognitive Deficits; Seizures ruled out, mTBI changes including cognitive slowing/lapses. Medication update: Topamax 200mg twice daily it seems to minimize daily headaches to a 1-2/10 quality(I still know they are there); and acute headaches erupt without warnings. |
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03-05-2013, 11:13 PM
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Just a quick question prompted by this thread: is there a statute of limitations on P.I. suits?
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03-06-2013, 01:31 AM
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In most states the Statute of Limitations for PI suits is one year. In extreme cases, it can be extended if an injury is discovered at a later date.
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| "Thanks for this!" says: | Kenjhee (03-06-2013) |
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03-06-2013, 11:53 PM
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In Canada (where I live), the statute of limitations for personal injury is two years.
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What happened: Legs pulled forward by a parent's hockey stick while resting at the side of the rink at a family skate....sent me straight back. I hit the back of my head (with helmet) on the ice, bounced a few times, unconscious for a few minutes. September 11, 2011. Off work since then…I work part-time at home when I can. It has been hell but slowly feeling better (when I am alone☺). Current symptoms: Vision problems (but 20/20 in each eye alone!) – convergence insufficiency – horizontal and vertical (heterophoria), problems with tracking and saccades, peripheral vision problems, eyes see different colour tints; tinnitus 24/7 both ears; hyperacusis (noise filter gone!), labyrinthian (inner ear) concussion, vestibular dysfunction (dizzy, bedspins, need to look down when walking); partial loss of sense of smell; electric shocks through head when doing too much; headaches; emotional lability; memory blanks; difficulty concentrating. I still can’t go into busy, noisy places. Fatigue. Executive functioning was affected – multi-tasking, planning, motivation. Slight aphasia. Shooting pain up neck and limited mobility at neck. Otherwise lucky! Current treatments: Vestibular therapy, Vision therapy, amantadine (100 mg a day), acupuncture and physiotherapy for neck, slow return to exercise, magnesium, resveratrol, omega 3 fish oils, vitamins D, B and multi. Optimism and perserverance. |
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03-07-2013, 08:16 AM
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In the UK a claim must be made within 3 years
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January 2012 tripped over a power cable and life has changed - memory, mood, balance and puzzled. Now how do I fix it ? |
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03-07-2013, 08:16 AM
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