Author Topic: Well my luck seems to be getting as bad as Dusthawks.. (Read 2798 times)

DarkRider · « **on:** July 10, 2007, 06:47:02 PM »

It appears my luck has gone south now that im once again looking for work...which of course brings everything to a screeching halt...Not really sure what to do next. However im pretty sure what ever i do it will not be automotive or even motorcycle related because i dont want to burn myself out when it comes to working on either one...However with the free time i now have perhaps there may just be some progress made on either of the Interceptors. Taking at least a couple days off from looking for work due to an injury that i sustained 2 weeks ago...there was some spinal damage involved in this...Funny thing is i get let go the day after i ask about forms for Workers Comp.....hmmmmm...interesting...

Steve F · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2007, 06:56:37 PM »

The day after you ask about workman's comp?

Sounds like a really crummy thing to do. Got a lawyer?

edbikerii · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2007, 07:04:13 PM »

Get a free consultation from a GOOD WC lawyer. Don't just call the clowns that advertise on daytime TV!!!

DarkRider · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2007, 07:12:42 PM »

Quote from: Steve F on July 10, 2007, 06:56:37 PM

The day after you ask about workman's comp? Sounds like a really crummy thing to do. Got a lawyer?

Unfortunitly no i do not...basicly long story shiort...i did something to my back when i was removing some 19.5" tires from a F550 and have been on pain meds for the past two weeks going to the dr once a week and getting checkups on it...got xrayed on tuersday of last week and got the results on monday...turns out there is some narrowing in a section of my spine..not exactly sure what that means but it doesnt sound good...

burmashave · « **Reply #4 on:** July 10, 2007, 07:13:34 PM »

Outlaw, I'm sorry to hear that life is hittin' you hard. I agree with Steve. It might help to look for some information on your state's website to see if you can file a complaint. The timing just seems too obvious. Also, while it's all fresh in your memory, you may want to write down all the details (time, date, person, conversation) that you can remember from when you asked about WC. Being able to recall details of that meeting/conversation would help you later if it comes up at a hearing, especially if your former company denies that you ever asked.

Losing a job is simply painful, and I pray that you can slide into something new soon. I can understand about not wanting to work with autos or motorcycles. Sometimes, a hobby stops being a hobby when it's a job.

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #5 on:** July 10, 2007, 08:12:58 PM »

Shop for a good chiropractor. Some will pad the bill with island girls anointing your head with scented oils, but some can really help.

bill440cars · « **Reply #6 on:** July 10, 2007, 09:10:08 PM »

Chris,
Man, I sure hate to hear about your misfortune. $:-\$ I totally agree about the consultation with a lawyer. I pray that you find a solution to your situation. I don't know about your back condition but I had some problems with mine several years back (spent 2 weeks banging around in an Army M88A1 Track Recovery Vehicle and my back was a total mess). I was taking a Track Recovery Course for my Summer Training. I checked in with a chiropractor and he did me some good. What ever route you need to take, I wish you Godspeed!

Later on, Bill

Dusthawk · « **Reply #7 on:** July 10, 2007, 10:00:39 PM »

Try to find a chiropractor who has a machine called the XP9000 (I think). Basically what it does is slowly and gently stretch your back to allow the cartilage discs to regain thier former shape and condition. I can't afford the proceedure for my back but from what I've heard it is supposed to be a great machine, also I think it depends on what kind of damage you have.

Best of luck, you really don't want to compete with me when it comes to luck, it's very scary down here

Jeff

DarkRider · « **Reply #8 on:** July 10, 2007, 11:56:06 PM »

heres a little more info,,,more specifically the reasons they claimed for my dismissal...i was working too slow any taking too much time to do tasks...secondly they tried to claim that i was the reason for another new guy being slow...and i supposidly have a bad attitude...oh im sorry...is it or is it not my right to ask why other employees get to stand around and smoke while i strain my already damaged back even further...to do work they could have been doing while i was doing light duty work...and to top it all off....they tried to say i was claiming injuries sustained from my motorcycle accident two months ago..something so minor it wasnt even worth mentioning to a dr..

Dusthawk · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2007, 02:14:19 AM »

Sounds typical of the type of employer who is fearing a WC suit from a loser. Apparently he didn't know you very well or he would have known you aren't that type. Just another freak trying to keep his costs down so he can get a bigger bonus.

DarkRider · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:47:41 AM »

Unfortunitly for them...they made a slight mistake in the form of the fact that there is WCB paper work in my medical file...also...from talking to friends it appears i can also go after them for wrongful dismissal. And given just how many employers have let me go for really poor reasons..this just happened to be the one that stuck in my mind hard enough for me to decide to unload on them with all i can do in response to this...

Cvillechopper · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:59:40 AM »

Good part, if you want to call it that, is you can still file WC with an employer that has let you go if the injury was sustained prior to the dismissal. That's what I was told anyway.

I give the Chiropractor line my total support. I've had some bad accidents that put me completely out of commission. Chiro was the ONLY thing that helped and I felt better than I had before each of the accidents.
Here's hoping things get better.

DarkRider · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:04:33 AM »

The injury was sustained two weeks ago...so yea in that way the employer is #$%*ed...unfortunitly for him he had a habbit of fighting WCB claims before..He tried many stall tatics with another coworker. Suspected something like this would happen if i ever needed to file for comp as well...So yea...i have a feeling im gonna wind up making my former employer feel like brimmer in a short amount of time..

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2007, 04:46:02 PM »

Get the pop corn out guys

.....did someone mention Brimmer

Sam.

and good luck.

DarkRider · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2007, 04:52:08 PM »

Let the games begin....im asking for the proper forms when i go update my resume tomorrow plus im asking my dr to send in a claim from his office for the injury.

bill440cars · « **Reply #15 on:** July 11, 2007, 07:14:44 PM »

Hope you can come out on this, Chris. Some employers don't really give a flip about their employees and will drop them in a heartbeat to try to keep from fulfilling their responsibilities. I know you know that but, it just really gripes me that they have that little of respect for the "hired help".

Sent ya a PM.

Later on, Bill

DarkRider · « **Reply #16 on:** July 11, 2007, 09:54:22 PM »

Pm recieved and dont worry about it bill it didnt come across that way at all. Im in a kinda wait and see kind of mode till i find out the full story from my dr on monday...more or less gonna rest this week make sure my back is 100% then talk to my dr and see what he says when it comes to the kind of work i should be looking at getting into when it comes to how my back is...

neil young · « **Reply #17 on:** July 11, 2007, 10:48:34 PM »

did you report this incident to your employer the day that it happened.if so your employer is supposed to send you to the hospital,pay for transportation there,pay you for the day,then file a report to the ministry.they also are to send you to the hospital with a carbon copy of the report so the doctor can fill out his or her portion which you take back with you.my father was a member of parliament for 14 years.if you have some real issues with this send me your e mail address and i will talk to him to see what options you have,he really helped out a buddy of mine who was in a similar situation.find out who your MP is and call them asap.also keep all if any doctors notes.anybody that reads the first few lines and thinks ya right,it's a Canadian thing

DarkRider · « **Reply #18 on:** July 11, 2007, 11:49:57 PM »

mentioned it when my back pain got so severe i couldnt even walk..this was less then an hour after it occured...took that long to realise..oh #$%* back pain!...got sent home..rested over night..went back to work the next morning made it till noon then got sent home again because of severe pain...made drs appt that afternoon..seen dr friday afternoon..this occured on wed. June 27th. seen dr first time on June 29th..seen him again on tuesday july 3rd...got the xrays done that day...seen him third time on monday july 9th....this is the order that events occured in...

Dusthawk · « **Reply #19 on:** July 12, 2007, 12:12:24 AM »

Ah-ha, My mistake. I thought you were actually injured off the job when you actually were on the job. Do you and your family a favour, file a WC claim, you are entitled. That is why companies are required to have the insurance. You deserve the best treatment available so use what you are entitle to. Secondly, file a civil suit against your employer for wrongful termination. Federal statutes do not allow a company to fire an employee for being injured on the job, no matter what they say. Once you go out for injuries sustained while on the job you can not be let go for any reason.

DarkRider · « **Reply #20 on:** July 14, 2007, 01:34:20 PM »

Paperwork gathered...talking to the Dr on monday..also gathered paperwork on EI as that may be an option to consider for now...then i have a better chance of having my back 100% by the time i find a job...as for the wrongful termination...heh my former boss is gonna feel like brimmer very soon...

burmashave · « **Reply #21 on:** July 17, 2007, 05:46:17 AM »

Yes. Brimmer him.

As for filing a claim, your state's website (Department of Labor, or some sort) should have some useful information. In my experience, folks who work in those state departments are sometimes very helpful on the phone.

I'm not sure if it was mentioned or just hinted at, but -- should your claim not bring satisfaction -- you can get a lawyer who will take the case on contingency of a final settlement, so you wouldn't need to front money to a lawyer. Without doing any googling, I would guess that there is a national or state organization that refers lawyers for WC cases. I know this is the case for disability claims. Also, it is quite likely that your state regulates the percentage that a lawyer can take for a WC claims case, and if so, the bite for legal work isn't all that painful.

As for what your employer has done to you, just think about this: If employers could lay off workers to avoid workers' comp. payouts, very few in the US would actually be receiving workers' comp.

Most of all, I hope you can back to 100% as soon as possible. :-) Good luck and God bless.

DarkRider · « **Reply #22 on:** July 17, 2007, 05:38:15 PM »

one step forward and one step back.....WCB has started a claim and has a file started..need to go see one of the two physio places they approved..as they will cover the assesment and first treatment. Talked to labor standards and am basicly waiting and seeing if they pay me termination pay or not...if not i can go after them for lack of notice or termination pay, as for it being just after asking for WCB forms..they pointed me to human rights...ugh..this is becoming one hell of a mess in a hurry..

Dawdlin Dog · « **Reply #23 on:** July 17, 2007, 06:43:03 PM »

Quote from: OutlawZ24 on July 17, 2007, 05:38:15 PM

one step forward and one step back.....WCB has started a claim and has a file started..need to go see one of the two physio places they approved..as they will cover the assesment and first treatment. Talked to labor standards and am basicly waiting and seeing if they pay me termination pay or not...if not i can go after them for lack of notice or termination pay, as for it being just after asking for WCB forms..they pointed me to human rights...ugh..this is becoming one hell of a mess in a hurry..

Try to keep a smile on your face and your head straight about whats going on. Its often the case that the more resistance you meet you more right you are.
Deal with things one thing at a time, do it truthfully and promptly and this whole episode will turn out for the good.
From what you have posted your ex-employer has treated you unfairly and needs pulling up for it.

Good Luck

burmashave · « **Reply #24 on:** July 17, 2007, 06:46:58 PM »

Edit: after posting some advice, I realized that you may not need that from me at the moment, so I'll say what's more important. I am praying for you, and I'd bet that I'm not alone amongst the members here. I pray that you'll mend up, get on your feet, and that the anxiety around you will blow away.

Be proud that you're handling this as well as you are. And I mean that. You haven't crumbled. Instead, you've asked for help, and you're taking steps to see that through. Often, when a person is in the middle of the storm, he can't see the difficult progress he's making to get himself out. We can see it, although you may not be able to.

HTH,

Will

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