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me@myhome.com - 07 Apr 2004 05:30 GMT

I had a 16 foot 2x4 fall on my head at work today, it fell from about
10 feet into the top of my head. That was 5 hours ago and I still
feel dizzy. Is this a brain conclusion?
I dont have insurance so I cant afford a doctor.

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David Ruether - 07 Apr 2004 12:34 GMT

> I had a 16 foot 2x4 fall on my head at work today, it fell from about
> 10 feet into the top of my head. That was 5 hours ago and I still
> feel dizzy. Is this a brain conclusion?
> I dont have insurance so I cant afford a doctor.

Assuming this post is "real" (sorry...;-), do see a doctor
immediately. If you are not poor, the charge for a visit
with a GP is not great; if you are poor, there are provisions
for this in the US (and likely many other places), and the
charge may be small or none for a doctor's or a hospital
emergency room visit. A "concussion" is entirely possible,
and should be checked into...

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CyberCafe - 08 Apr 2004 00:29 GMT

Doesn't your employer have worker's compensation? If you are injured on
the job, worker's comp should pay the medical bills.

Barb

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gaross - 08 Apr 2004 02:48 GMT

> > I had a 16 foot 2x4 fall on my head at work today, it fell from about
> > 10 feet into the top of my head. That was 5 hours ago and I still
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> the job, worker's comp should pay the medical bills.
> Barb

**** I expect his Employer also had Legal Obligations wrt. taking him to a
Doctor when it happened and having him checked out. I don't know many
places in N.America that are immune from Liability for accidents happening
on the job. G./

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Mark Stamey - 09 Apr 2004 15:34 GMT

Hi

I mean this with respect: go to a doctor.

The people on this group can not help you with this problem. Gross's answer
was a good one. I would add, get a lawyer.

You can afford a computer. You can afford a doctor. Get off the internet and
go to a hospital. They will bill you later when you win your case.

Why did you log onto an epilepsy support group when you got injured on your
job?

This is a case for a medical professional, not people with seizure
disorders.

Good luck

Mark

> > > I had a 16 foot 2x4 fall on my head at work today, it fell from about
> > > 10 feet into the top of my head. That was 5 hours ago and I still
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> places in N.America that are immune from Liability for accidents happening
> on the job. G./

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me@myhome.com - 13 Apr 2004 04:36 GMT

>Hi
>
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>> places in N.America that are immune from Liability for accidents happening
>> on the job. G./

I'm ok now. The next day I only had a slight lump on my head. I'm
self employed, so there is noone to pay the doctor bills. I watch
this group on occasion since I have epilepsy. I thought the accident
might cause a seisure. and, yes, it's concussion, not the way I
spelled it.

Thanks to all

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Mary Fisher - 13 Apr 2004 12:15 GMT

> I'm ok now. ... yes, it's concussion, not the way I
> spelled it.

Oh thank goodness! I wondered ...

Glad you're alright and that the incident has reached a satisfactory
conclusion :-)

Mary

> Thanks to all

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