Should I claim workers compensation for my back injury?

[gerard]

A little over a month ago I had to work a double and my back hurt so bad that I asked my boss if I could go get an adjustment while we were slow. I work at a catering business. I went to the chiropractor and was told to not go back to work. I told the doctor I had to but she insisted that I would feel worse as the evening progressed. I gave my boss the note that said I should be sent home asap. I was not and worked the entire 8 hours. Then maybe a week later my back was really hurting and I told my boss while we were setting up an event that my back was really bothering me and she helped me with the setup. The next day my back was worse but when I told her she insisted that shipment needed to be put away. Since I was early to pickup an order I was told to do that. I went to the ER the next night after I came home from work because the pain was so bad. They gave me a shot and pain pills and was told it was a pulled muscle. I went to work the next day and let my boss know that I had been to the ER so she helped me with the delivery. I was off for a few days and then went back to work. Felt fine for about a week and back really started to hurt to the point I told them I was leaving and going to the clinic. Where I was told I had lower back spasms and given muscle relaxers and pain meds. Went to work the next day but only worked as long as my back could take it. It was on fire and I was having trouble just standing and even sitting. Went to chiropractor the next two days in a row but back was even worse than before. I went to ER three days later where they told me I needed an MRI that they couldn't do. I finally got into a clinic for low income and was told I had torn ligaments in my lower back. I have been off work for two weeks and now have no money and doctors bills. I am to return to work next week and not sure what I should do. My boss has been very distant and I feel like I am not even needed anymore. Really loved my job but they have not even asked how I am or anything.

[madison86]

yes.