Work injury... should i get a lawyer?

[PoirotAtUPS]

Hi all, I work in the warehouse, was helping loading the container.(not my usual bay) The gap between the trailer and loading bay, the support was broken(can't be seen cos there's a black rubber cover on top). According to my coworkers, people have been telling Sups to fix it but nothing was done.

My feet went in to my knee, wedged so I lost my balance and fell face first hit the steel roller table for the bulky items.

Should I get a lawyer? A union rep lawyer or outside lawyer?
Have a blessed day

Absolutely get a lawyer ASAP - ask around and interview several before selecting one. Workers Comp cases have predetermined payments, however, the fact that there was a known defect to the facility that was not fixed brings in negligence- that’s a whole different legal ballgame. Hope your recovery goes well!

 

[Wally]

I checked with my local teamsters office and warehouse union rep. I do not have Union lawyers, need to get an outside lawyer.
I can't get health insurance cos loss time due to work injury is not considered working min 9 months.

Ask around the center, we have more than enough professional patients gracing our hallowed halls. These are a rare breed of Teamster, self taught, earning advanced degrees in everything related- workman's comp, dedicated solely to the perpetual pursuit of paid idleness. Masters of their craft, they can work more angles than a skilled mathematician. Earn their trust, and you too may be enlightened.

May your scholarly pursuit be fruitful.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Ask around the center, we have more than enough professional patients gracing our hallowed halls. These are a rare breed of Teamster, self taught, earning advanced degrees in everything related- workman's comp, dedicated solely to the perpetual pursuit of paid idleness. Masters of their craft, they can work more angles than a skilled mathematician. Earn their trust, any you too may be enlightened.

May your scholarly pursuit be fruitful.

I agree there are a few of those but the vast majority of people Have legitimate claims. This job is extremely hard on the body. And this company is devilishly, deceitful and unscrupulous with the way they handle most work comp issues.

 

[Wally]

I agree there are a few of those but the vast majority of people Have legitimate claims. This job is extremely hard on the body. And this company is devilishly, deceitful and unscrupulous with the way they handle most work comp issues.

Preventing trouble is key while navigating/ working the Workman's Comp sysyem.

Who better to help the legitimately injured avoid unnecessary pitfalls than those dedicated solely to the perpetual pursuit of paid idleness?