Hello, I was looking for some information. The short story is I was working out on my lunch hour at the fitness center on property at my work. The machine I used was not properly bolted down and shifted while I had weight (400lbs) on my shoulders. I dropped the weight "amputating" about 1/2 inch from my left thumb. I never signed any waiver releasing them from liability. The original company stance was the since it was on my lunch hour it was my responsibility and the medical and time missed would be my responsibility to worry about. Well I, have since informed them that isn't acceptable. My HR rep cam back today and basically asked me what would be needed in order to make this all go away(not in those words). Because I had, stated I do not want to sue the company. My answer was my time and medical expenses reimbursed and $4000.
My question is, does that seem appropriate? I was told by a lawyer here in Colorado that if had been a workmans comp claim that is exactly what I would recieve.
Is there anywhere on the web that lists the amounts for workmans comp?
Also, am I selling myself short by only going with this trivial amount?
Thank you for the help and assistance.
Sam
My question is, does that seem appropriate? I was told by a lawyer here in Colorado that if had been a workmans comp claim that is exactly what I would recieve.
Is there anywhere on the web that lists the amounts for workmans comp?
Also, am I selling myself short by only going with this trivial amount?
Thank you for the help and assistance.
Sam