How Do They Get Away with This
Hello. I have been dealing with WC and they don't give an inch. I injured my back in late 2008 and have since been thrown under the bus. In very early 2009 I was informed that I was laid off, even though I had been off work by my own doctor's orders. I had been on light duty for several months and once I was sent home by my Doc, my employer also sent me away with no pay. Worker's Compensation is supposed to pay me right? WRONG. Since they contested that the incident was PRE-EXISTING, they have been reluctant to pay a dime. And here it is, November, and I still have not recieved anything. It's been almost a whole year!!! The arbitration hearing was earlier this year, and the judge awarded benefits to me. WORK COMP APPEALED. They still haven't paid me. A couple months ago I went under to have an anterior lumbar fusion performed on my l4,l5,s1. I'm on the hook for it if this doesn't B.S. doesn't pan out. My attorney has assured me that it will, but it will be some time before I see any assistance. If it wasn't for my girlfriend, who works 50 hours a week, we would have sunk long ago. But bill by bill, we are getting way behind. How in the hell does Worker's Compensation get the ability to drag everything out like this? I don't understand it. Basically, on here, I'm just looking for hope; someone who has been through this crap and can forecast some positives. To let you all know where I am at on this, I will tell you. I started with an injury and am awaiting a date my attorney receives for an oral-argument with WC's attorney. I hope none of you get starved out like I have been, but unfortunately, I get the idea that the State I reside in takes pleasure in it. Can anyone tell me what is in-store for me next?
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