workers comp in past, stop me fom being hired?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by meatball138, Feb 26, 2009.

  1. meatball138

    meatball138 Bobtail Member

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    I talked about this in another thread, but wanted to start a new one for it. Was accepted into Prime's cdl training as a new driver.They want my ten year work history, explaining gaps yada yada.I had a shoulder injury that led to a surgery and me going on workers comp for almost a year, this ended almost 7 years ago.I will disclose everything on my past but will this send me home???
    I am 30 in excellent shape and have had no issues since.
    I can't find any of my documents on my health clearance and the doctor is retired and I leave in two weeks........:biggrin_25512:
     
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  3. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    Well, the facility the doctor was at should still have records of your clearance. If you remember the name of the clinic or hospital, that would be the place to start.

    The actual fact that it was work comp shouldn't stop you at all.
     
  4. Roadmedic

    Roadmedic Road Train Member

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    I would not be too sure about this.

    Many of the applications are asking the question about workmen's comp claims. I would wonder what the interest is unless they are going to use the information in some way.

    As tight as the employment is, it could become a factor.
     
  5. Lilbit

    Lilbit Road Train Member

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    It could, but my hubby had a work comp claim with his back injury, and that didn't hold him back any, and he has a 40% disability rating on top of it.

    In today's economy and state of the industry, it's possible it could be a problem, but in general it wouldn't be.
     
  6. GasHauler

    GasHauler Master FMCSA Interpreter

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    Were you military because I mignht be able to help? You can PM me if you like because I"ll all the letters you need to send. Goog Luck EO1 Ruff USN ret.
     
  7. meatball138

    meatball138 Bobtail Member

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    GasHauler,
    I am not able to send pm ( i do not have the needed fifty posts).I am not military, I wish i was.Any advice will be appreciated, do you think it being 8 years ago is good, what are my chances?!
    meatball

     
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