Work Injury

[Bond007]

I was injured at work by a 2x4. I was walking with 2x4's, and had them by my side when a piece broke off, and went through my jeans, and in my skin. I could move it around, and see it 1" inside my skin. I told the supervisors I could remove it with a knife, but they said go to the hospital. The hospital used a knife to cut me open and get the wood out.

Anyway I got 2 bills for over $400, and wondering how long it takes for the insurance company to pay out? I just got mail saying workers comp was denied which I don't need workman's comp. I was back to work the next day.

I know somebody else who got injured last year at work, and their bill was almost as much as mine, but never got paid. He said its 1 year later, and the bill got reduced to $80. He said the hospital probably just wants something. How can they get away with stuff like this? Injuries at work you shouldn't be responsible for. We work for a bug corporation not under the table.

[Bond007]

Ok. Just wondering why I'd get my boss involved? Isn't this between me and the company I work for insurance company? Is it worth getting a lawyer over about $900?

[Bond007]

Your boss has to submit a claim with his carrier or pay the bill.
Is it worth $900.00 - not if you can afford to pay it.
I mean get a lawyer if your boss refuses to act and you cant pay the bill.

Tony

Ok going to take the bill in tomorrow. Does it matter that I don't have the other bill yet? Only got 1 in the mail, but the other just posted online so should be on the way.

[Helopant]

It's frustrating to hear that workers comp was denied and that you're stuck with these medical bills. That's not right.

[complwyr]

I cannot imagine a legitimate reason for workers' comp to deny that claim. You need to file your claim properly, as the work comp carrier owes that medical bill--you do not. You need to give the bills to your boss and HR at your work, and demand that they get the work comp carrier to pay them. And you also need to file your claim properly with the state agency that oversees work comp in your state. Nothing will happen here until you do the right things. You can always get a free consultation from a local work comp lawyer, too, and get some free, specific advice on what you need to do.

[complwyr]

Tony-

"That's a problem for the common employee - they don't know where to start or who to contact...This stuff is beyond the common employee's capabilities, especially when they lack an education or never filed a claim."

Yes, I know, but I never like to tell people "you need to engage a lawyer immediately" but prefer to explain what needs to be done, and the urgency of it, and let them come to that realization on their own. I think most do.