Post accident UA for broken ankle?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Mr.X, Sep 5, 2015.

  1. flyingmusician

    flyingmusician Road Train Member

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    The difference is the insurance carrier wasn't involved in a botched delivery.

    They are in an injury/accident/doctors visit.

    They run the industry, they dictate the terms.
     
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  3. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    Similar to the stop drop and roll method? Pee in a bottle and leave it on the curb, lol, to funny!

    Thank you for the kind words, I couldn’t imagine having them send a driver to Montana just to chauffeur me around unless the leg was completely gone, lol!
     
  4. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Every company has different policies.Its nothing to be alarmed about.Call them and see why u had to take a drug test.
     
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    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    Yeah for a 60 truck outfit these guys are a little ridiculous IMO, and thats the main gripe I hear from the other drivers, just to much company policy bs.
    Im glad i started the thread, you folks have made me feel better about my situation and I thank you for that!
    Only 58 more days to go! :(
     
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    pattyj Road Train Member

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    Whats happening in 58 days?
     
  7. Mr.X

    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    Back to work! Or so says the Dr. Heck Im on crutches now. Instead of just stretching ligaments one of the ligaments busted off a chunk of bone, no clue how thats gonna heal up, but was told to wear the splint brace and not to put weight on that foot for 2 months. Hope wife doesn’t dispose of me before hand, lol.
     
  8. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    when i had my motorbike wreck, i too chipped off some bone.

    i was told i'll get arthritis there, and yes, i do.

    didn't they tell you that now, you will get arthritis there???
     
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    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    It was an urgent care Dr, Im sure my regular Dr will let me know about that and hopefully more info!
    I already have a little arthritis in my left knee so this right foot should balance that out nicely. ;)
    How long did it take you to heal up to where you could get back to normal physical work/fun?
     
  10. G.Anthony

    G.Anthony Road Train Member

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    well along with the cracked/chipped bone, and some road rash, and 4 cracked ribs........... not back to work, but "normal physical fun activity"...?????

    as long as it took for the TDI to run out. (temporary disability insurance) and that's about 30 weeks, (7.2 months months..??? in my state)
     
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    Mr.X Heavy Load Member

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    #####! Sounds like I might have to take long runs for a while. The routes require quite a lot of physical labor, and Im pretty sure I would just break it again in no time! Maybe have to wear a boot brace for the rest of my life. Thanks for sharing the info!
     
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