The interview question human resources managers and others hate most:

“Who are the Company’s WorkComp and Long Term Disability Carriers and what is the RTW success of your Safety Program?”

Subject: BLOG IDEA:  “Tips on Your Workers’ Compensation Claim” – NATIONAL DISCUSSION MATTERS

Anybody hurt on the job or in the industry knows that a Work Place Injury can be career altering or career and life destroying.

Some questions to ask about WorkComp Safety Programs and Workers Compensation Insurance coverage and practices can be reviewed below.

Is being informed about the details of workers compensation and long term disability insurance coverage really any different than knowing about the medical, dental, vision, vacation or 401(k) ‘benefits’?

IF EMPLOYEES AND PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES DO THEIR DUE DILIGENCE BEFORE ANY INJURY, AND KNOW THE WORKPLACE PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IN THE UNFORESEEN EVENT OF A WORKPLACE INJURY, MINOR OR CATASTROPHIC, BETTER OUTCOMES FOR ALL CONCERNED MAY TAKE PLACE.

How many Human Resources professionals are totally out of touch with the WorkComp processes and do nothing but hinder efforts for an injured worker to get medical care and benefits.  How few even send a get well card or say, “Feel Better. We hope you’re back to work soon.”  HOW FEW?

How many tell an injured worker, “Sorry, the legal department says we cannot talk to you or help you in any way.”  HOW MANY?

DID THAT MAKE IT THE MAINSTREAM ‘NATIONAL DISCUSSION ON WORKERS COMPENSATION’ AGENDA yet?

LET’S TALK ABOUT IT HERE!  THE WORK-COMP-BOYZ ARE READING THIS BLOG… even if they have nothing nice to say about it, and they have been for years.  ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY!?!!   Till you do, we join in the call to #BoycottCompLaude.

DePaolo’s World: Work Comp and Baseball

daviddepaolo.blogspot.com/2014/10/work-comp-and-baseball.html

Oct 2, 2014 – Some contact me because of this blog, seeking answers, help and remedies. I have met some – like Linda Ayers. I won’t get into Linda’s case …

“….More often than not, of course, the injured worker gets taken care of. Yes, there are way too many cases that are wrongfully denied, where treatment is inexcusably delayed, where benefits should be provided but aren’t – but most of the time, likely far more than 80% of the time, a claim moves relatively smoothly through the process.”  DePaolo 10/2014

FACT CHECK PROVES FALSE, BIASED AND MISLEADING, wouldn’t you agree?

“Everyone knows that bad sh*t happens in work comp and that there are profiteers off of the injured. That’s no secret.  ” –David DePaolo CEO WorkCompCentral   FACT!

 

WorkComp – MORE TROUBLES! National Discussion Communications Breakdown

Here’s an email sent out this weekend  and the responses.  

TALK ABOUT THESE ISSUES IN YOUR GROUPS AND CIRCLES, TOO, WOULD YOU?   Read on…

Subject: BLOG IDEA:  “Tips on Your Workers’ Compensation Claim” – NATIONAL DISCUSSION MATTERS

Date: Sunday, May 29, 2016, 6:52 AM

Hi— I am working on getting the
first few modules of the “WorkComp Survival and Virtual
Combat Skills” eCourse started.

Do you have any tips, in retrospective and in looking
forward, on how to plan to achieve better outcomes for all
concerned, including Injured Workers?

Jon Gelman, Esq. just posted an article on Linkedin:

So I added my three cents!

What else?

Thanks!

Best,
 Linda Ayres

BLOG BLOG BLOG
MyWorkCompCoach.com
 AskAboutWorkersCompGravyTrains.com

PS. Be sure to listen to and share the NPR insult to injury
PODCASTS …  See these blogs and links:

Let’s Update the Workers Compensation National Discussion Propaganda blitz – shall we? What can YOU add to it?

Let’s all talk about them in our blogs in June/July!?!  Shall we?

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WorkComp Survival Awareness.  Be Prepared!

First, before you accept any job, ask about their WorkComp
practices and the name of the insurance carrier. Check with
local work comp law firms on reputation of carrier.

Ask if HR is allowed to send a get well card or best wishes,
if hurt on the job.

Check also on the name, practices and ‘subrogation’ fine
print of any LONG TERM DISABILITY policy they may offer to
sell you with hire on package.

INVESTIGATE.

IF YOU ARE HURT ON THE JOB, know the FOLLOWING 1, 2, 3’s and
prepare to fight for your life!

Remember remember. WorkComp insurance is NOT AN EMPLOYEE
BENEFIT.

#DodgeTheRads #OccupyWorkComp #OccupyVirtually

WE ARE THE MEDIA NOW – SO BE IT

——-

 All Nuclear Reactors Leak All Of The Time
 #DodgeTheRads

RESPONSES:

“I don’t think an interviewee should ask about their work comp practices and name of carrier. They should ask about the safety program. ”    

–  Anonymous Attorney  – ANONYMOUS PRECEDES UNANIMOUS

WorkCompLinda response:

Thanks Friend….. Noted and will be incorporated.  Best, L

Hi Linda,
My suggestions: From Day 1 – (If I had it to do all over again)
1. Buy a file cabinet (or empty one) for work comp, you’re going to need it.
2. Always ask for and receive copies of all Dr visit reports, and file every report. If they aren’t accurate – Demand they change them, or send a letter to correct the record and insist it be attached to the file.
3. File and save Every communication you receive from the insurance company.
4. Keep track of all mileage and medical expenses and submit for re-imbursement on the form provided at insurance company website. If items are not re-imbursed within 45 days, re-submit until they are.
5. Do not allow Drs to delay requesting needed MRI’s / CT scans / xrays  – They don’t request so they can continue to charge insurance & medicate patient, only. (If Dr will not request / demand needed testing – FIRE them and find another who will)
6. Do Not fall for the attorney lie….”You just concentrate on getting well and I will handle everything else.” Be active in your case, if your lawyer will not (within reason) communicate / update you – Get rid of him/her. They are doing you more harm than good.
7. Fight for the treatment you need, before it’s too late to correctly fix the problems from your workplace injury.
8. Call, visit, email, your political representatives and make (public) NOISE when they ignore your requests for assistance. If they are not helping you, they are NOT representing you. (That is what they are being paid to do.)

I could probably write a book on this subject but these are my starter points.
You Go Girl!

PS…I would NOT recommend asking prospective employer about their work comp practices, as it may appear a person is looking for a place to commit workplace injury fraud, which puts the injured worker at risk of attack from day one of injury. (Every lawyer should know that.)

WorkCompLinda Responds:

Brilliantly written, Friend!   Thank you!  I think we are starting a movement!!!!!  See you soon!!!!

[See also the links at JosepthRanseth.com – Go Ahead, Start A Movement!]

Do you think we might be able to encourage her to join the national discussions, too!!   “The Interview Question Job-Seekers Hate Most” might be followed up with:

On the subject of Wars –  Wars on Workers and War Crimes Trials in the USA, see more at Bob Nichols Said WHAT About Your Radiation This Week!?! and for goodness sake, #DodgeTheRads!  #OccupyVirtually  #OccupyWorkComp and BLOG BLOG BLOG!

We’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat!  See more details at Your Radiation This Week!

WE ARE THE MEDIA NOW