I just want to get an idea about how much my work injury case is worth?

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i was injured on the job in oct.'05.i was diagnosed with a sprained ankle.MRI showed inflimation and bruised bone.did therapy. returned to work in december on lightduty.reinjured ankle in december,indicating the ankle was weak and there was a problem.my DR. took me off of work.Workercomp insurance sent me to see their DR. (IME) in feb.'06.their DR. said my ankle was not that bad and that i was making it seem worse than it is.He recomended that i try a work conditioning/hardening program for 2 mons/ 5 days a wk/ 4 hrs a day,which would help me get back in shape and return back to work.i was not able to tolerate all the activites because of pain and limited range of motion.my DR. wanted to get approval for scope surgery to see whats going on sincs MRI is not 100% accurate.Ins.finaly aproved ,after mos. During surgery found a torn ligament which was repaired by taking out a tendon from my lower leg to stabilize the ankle.expected to be on crutches for 2 mos. and do months of therapy.

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i will also return to work conditioning/hardening program to be evaluated, see if i will be able to lift heavy objects on a consistant basis, up to 70 lbs without help and be evaluated if i would be able to perform the duties of my job or if i need to find a new job? the DR. said that i have arthritis which was devaloped due to the injury and could be seen when i under went surgery.i had the surgey in june'06.I might also have future problems with my ankle.It will never be like how it was before the injury. please give me your advice about this situation and if you have an idea about what this case might be worth when it is time to settle.I want to know what my options are and how to go about handling this situation.please don't just answer with "get an attorney".i want to learn and know about this situation.thanks.

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