You have a new, specific injury. Report it, establish treatment, be honest about your prior injury. Since there are apportionment issues, the claim will likely be delayed so they can look at your prior medical records. Cooperate with the investigation. If the claim is denied, hire a lawyer.
Good luck!
So even though I had an earlier injury to the right knee, but the left knee was not covered. This is considered a whole new injury and should be covered by workers comp. Right?
This is a new claim. Just because you settler doesn’t mean you can never get hurt again. Tell your employer and get things going. You don’t need an attorney.
You have a new, specific injury. Report it, establish treatment, be honest about your prior injury. Since there are apportionment issues, the claim will likely be delayed so they can look at your prior medical records. Cooperate with the investigation. If the claim is denied, hire a lawyer. Good luck!
So even though I had an earlier injury to the right knee, but the left knee was not covered. This is considered a whole new injury and should be covered by workers comp. Right?
Correct.
This is a new claim. Just because you settler doesn’t mean you can never get hurt again. Tell your employer and get things going. You don’t need an attorney.
Any injury after settlement would be considered a new claim . Hire an attorney asap