should she have surgery or not ?

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female with 2 kids has herniated disc in her neck at c3-c4 pushing on her spinal cord to the  point of light numbness in her arm, yes also neck pain. she has great job 30.00 per hr (will lose job), 12 week leave act will exp in 6 weeks,leaving no time to recover. other disc's c5 to t1 herniated also but not spinal cord impingement. from car accident. past surgery included brain tumor removal which left neck pain. just bought home 1yr ago. 5 doctors opinions say do it 2 nero surg,1 chiropractor,1primary care,1 orthopedic. she has a lot to lose either way. if she waits possible paralysis, if she does it losses job, car, maybe home. husband can watch kids mon thru fri but works week ends 12hr shifts. can not take time off. no 1 else to watch kids. 
law suite will take years and social security takes time 1 yr, which not many doctors want to do paper work, that includes the ones whom gave 5 opinions. lawyer cost money for disability. yes she has short term disability.

themrmike · Accepted Answer

i think your friend needs a better lawyer if she is suffering from the results of negligence by some other driver then she should have access to the resources need to make her as whole as is possible. including any surguries and home care for her children as is reasonable.

Yup Yup Yuppers · Answer

And how much do you think she will lose if she's paralyzed?

You know what you have to do.  Obviously, this has come at a terrible time.  But how much is she going to lose if she no longer had the use of her arms and/or legs?  Think about it.  Why does the husband only work weekends?  He could get a second job.  She can work from home.  Where is your savings?  Everyone should have a savings for when things like this happen.

Anonymous · Answer

Of course she has to have surgery.  I worked with such a woman and it was a nightmare for all of us, she barely showed up for work.  I'd rather have someone healthy come back much later than waiting for someone to tell me whether or not they feel like it that day.

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