Got hurt at work.

[iowa boy]

I am a Google certified medical doctor so it's not weird or anything .

And you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, right?

 

[Indecisi0n]

And you did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night, right?

Ask @rod

 

[Jackofnotrades]

My state not sp much.

Are you being obtuse?
You will get paid Work Comp or TAW.

I will be paid TAW and after 29 days Work Comp. Im not slow at understanding anything, but every state is different. I hope you understand that!!!

 

[Jackofnotrades]

I have had two inguinal hernias , you will be out 8 weeks , don’t try to come back early and mess up your repair you’ll be in for a world of hurt..after your surgery you shouldn’t even go near UPS because of the strict lifting requirements..good luck buddy , I haven’t felt the same since my repairs.

Appriciate the heads up

 

[rod]

Ask @rod

What do you want to know Sweet Cakes?

 

[barnyard]

Worker's comp laws vary from state to state. Your state should have a worker's comp area on their Dept. of Labor portion of their website. Find it and start reading. Some states you would be fine. Others (generally right to work), you will be bent over and taking it hard.

 

[Poop Head]

Others (generally right to work), you will be bent over and taking it hard.

You have the right to work, with a hernia, sucka!!

 

[barnyard]

You have the right to work, with a hernia, sucka!!

Dr Ben Dover

 

[Indecisi0n]

What do you want to know Sweet Cakes?

How you stole my heart so fast .

 

[zubenelgenubi]

Thanks guys... Just thinking about my daughter. Lost her mom 4 years ago and was just finding out options

If you get another chance to make 72k, make sure to put away 5k of it to help you through situations like this. You'll be ready for the strike in 2023 too.

 

[BSWALKS]

 

[Coldworld]

If you got the injury today, make sure you fill out an injury report no matter what you do. Do not leave the property until you do or you will risk the company denying the claim. Your management team might try to try to talk you out of it, don't let them. They can work you up to 29 days of TAW(light duty), then you go on Workman's Comp. I've had three, you will be out of work 2-3 months.

You are our resident know-it-all when it comes to hernias on brown cafe @scratch.... haven’t you had 3 or 4 over the years??? On behalf of your brown cafe brothers and sisters I would like to thank you for your service and everything you have done in regards to getting the word out about hernias... thank you!!

 

[Big Babooba]

I filled out the accident report at the bldg.was sent directly to the clinic with the supervisor. They forwarded the paperwork over to worker comp claims department stating surgery was needed. 3 months without a paycheck? Yikes. At least short term disablity is something. This sux

Do they base it on the past few months of salary... Sense cover driving is not really considered a job sense I'm not full time.... If they give me inside rate that will be about 147.00 a week

Every state's Worker's Compesation laws are different. You need to contact your steward. Don't depend on the company to steer you in the right direction. To them you are now a liability and they will try to find a way to make you go away. THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND.

 

[Big Babooba]

In my state, Worker's Compensation will pay for your lawyer. You should check to see if yours does too. It would be to your advantage to lawyer up and follow any advise that is given to you. I speak from experience. 13 years ago I was told that I will never work at UPS again by my center manager. He's gone. I'm still around.

 

[Jackofnotrades]

If you get another chance to make 72k, make sure to put away 5k of it to help you through situations like this. You'll be ready for the strike in 2023 too.

I have a nest egg set aside... I was smart with that

 

[zubenelgenubi]

I have a nest egg set aside... I was smart with that

Good, then you needn't worry too much. Hope you are able to make enough not to have to dip into it too much. Get better soon.

 

[IESucks]

Got a Hernia today. Limited duty of 5 lbs or less. I am a cover driver and preload. Well can't drive until after surgery and can only work a limited amount of time each day. Is there a chance of collecting workers compensation? Im pretty much income negative for the next 6 week's. Just was wondering if others have been in this situation and could give some feed back

Yes, three times. You will be on workers comp if not already as long as you reported exactly when it happened. If not, good luck

 

[IESucks]

Got a Hernia today. Limited duty of 5 lbs or less. I am a cover driver and preload. Well can't drive until after surgery and can only work a limited amount of time each day. Is there a chance of collecting workers compensation? Im pretty much income negative for the next 6 week's. Just was wondering if others have been in this situation and could give some feed back

The workers comp insurance people(liberty mutual in my case) will assign you an adjuster who you can call and get answers to all your questions. I never once talked to the union about anything.

 

[Jackofnotrades]

The workers comp insurance people(liberty mutual in my case) will assign you an adjuster who you can call and get answers to all your questions. I never once talked to the union about anything.

I haven't received any info on who to contact as of yet

 

[Jackofnotrades]

Yes, three times. You will be on workers comp if not already as long as you reported exactly when it happened. If not, good luck

Put on light duty. Yes reported at the minute it happened