I was attacked by an inmate, who grabbed my wrists and knocked me down. I had torn ligaments in my ankle and needed surgery.
Only, I didn’t know I needed surgery at first. My employer was difficult and didn’t give me an MRI right away. They made me undergo physical therapy first, and when things weren’t getting better, they finally let me get an MRI. That’s when they discovered I really needed surgery on my ankle. Altogether, I couldn’t walk for six months. My employers were not accommodating, and I knew I needed help.
I used to work on jury trials at the John Marshall Court building in downtown Richmond, and I still knew people. I started asking around there. People recommended Elyse Stiner for workers’ comp – she has a great reputation. And I will tell you this: Call Elyse. Don’t second guess it. I gave my company the benefit of the doubt and it was a mistake.
She was understanding, patient, and compassionate. She answered my questions. She was sympathetic. And she really fought for me. I could never fight for myself the way she fought for me.
