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Mable · 03-08-2008, 10:24 PM

I live in California
My doctor just told me that I'm permanent stationary from a work injury incurred in June. I left that job in October, which is when I filed for workman's comp. Long story short- I didn't file sooner because management didn't think I needed to and I trusted them.
Just my medical expenses have been covered- which I'm totally thankful for. However, I've filed for unemployment and I know I'm not allowed to double dip. My former employer is privately insured. What happens now that I'm permanent stationary?

Thank you

1171 · (This post was last modified: 03-09-2008 01:05 AM by WCisBS.)

your disability is rated and additional permanent impairment benefits are paid.
You can find out more from the permanent disability fact sheet here
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/iwguides.html

Mable · 03-09-2008, 07:40 AM

1171 Wrote:your disability is rated and additional permanent impairment benefits are paid.
You can find out more from the permanent disability fact sheet here
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dwc/iwguides.html

Thanks for your help- this seems very complicated. It sounds like a lot of people on these boards are struggling with their cases. I just wish I never got hurt. Now I will always have a bum shoulder because my manager didn't think an eroded walkway needed to be fixed.

1171 · 03-09-2008, 11:33 AM

workers comp is "no fault". under the law neither party has to prove the other side is to blame. that's why benefits are limited for both sides.

backache · 03-09-2008, 06:21 PM

Hi Mable I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. It is always nice to have someone new to share our experiences with WC and our injuries with.

Mable · 03-09-2008, 10:52 PM

I think I understand what you mean 1171. However, could I report them to OSHA?

jayne · 03-10-2008, 07:48 AM

yes do it will get it fixed for the next person however if OSHA fines them OSHA keeps the fine it isnt passed to you

1171 · 03-10-2008, 09:58 AM

actually no. California has separate safety laws that are more strict then the federal regs.
You have to report them to CAL/OSHA
http://www.dir.ca.gov/dosh/dosh1.html

Mable · 03-10-2008, 04:12 PM

Thank you for the OSHA advice. As far as the money thing goes- I am concerned about it. But whatever is decided to be a fair compensation isn't going to make my injury feel better. I've always been fit and healthy and I'm feeling totally consumed by this right now. I've been a fitness instructor for 10 years and now I can hardly open a door and carry a water bottle at the same time.