Question Concerning Workers Comp

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by redorangebacon, Jan 19, 2024.

  1. thatsright

    thatsright Light Load Member

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    This is spot on! I got first hand experience on it.
     
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  3. FLHT

    FLHT Road Train Member

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    That is 100 % true....
    The state also can help out if you have any questions. They oversee these workers comp company's within their state.
    Some states laws are different than others.
    Their is also a time limit as to how long that you are paid a check.
    Their is also retraining if you can not return to your job.
    You at some point ( May have to request ) an impairment rating to put a dollar amount as to what your injury is worth.
    As long as they are taking care of you I would NEVER let them know if you have an attorney in mind.
    When they find out you have hired counsel everything from then on will go thru the attorney.
    You also have the right to go to your own Dr.
     
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  4. redorangebacon

    redorangebacon Bobtail Member

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    Thanks for the advice guys, it has been noted. I've been searching for a local WC attorney.
     
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  5. Ridgeline

    Ridgeline Road Train Member

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    NOPE!

    Get a lawyer, ASAP!!!

    Have the lawyer represent you in all communications to the company and insurance company.

    With your injury, you should have been transported home, not continued to work.
     
  6. cuzzin it

    cuzzin it Road Train Member

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    Quite common
     
  7. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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    It's going to really depend on your state's workers comp laws and regulations. In my state once you reach MMI Max Med Improvement they normally settle with you and want you to sign off on any future medical benefits which I strongly discourage. Please talk to a reputable attorney and DO NOT post anything on social media of any kind including this site. Watch everything you do and say including on the telephone. DO not talk to anyone about this as even someone that has no intentions of causing you harm can and most likely will have to testify at depositions.
     
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  8. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    Be careful of the Lawyer too. They often want a quick settlement just to get their percentage. They’ll sell you out cheap.
     
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  9. Ex-Trucker Alex

    Ex-Trucker Alex Road Train Member

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    If you aren't able to go back to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability. You will need a doctor to complete a TPD form (Total and Permanent Disability), then take it to Social Security, and........wait. And wait. And, then when they give it to you, they will periodically challenge whether you are STILL disabled. Hope for the best; I don't think you really want to go on SSD.
     
  10. redorangebacon

    redorangebacon Bobtail Member

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    I have a bachelors, as well as more than a decade of teaching experience, and a decade of management experience, I'm just worried about being able to drive again.
     
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  11. Ex-Trucker Alex

    Ex-Trucker Alex Road Train Member

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    Probably time for you to get out of the business, man......
     
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