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Title: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on September 28, 2006, 05:45:00 PM
20yrs. working for the same company and today just 2 days to bow season and I get hurt.I halve to use my vacation and spend my money to go to my doctor.They wouldnt send me to thiers???So I find I have a hernia.And the company is trying to get out of paying.Did I mention only 2 days till bow season?  :banghead:
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: JEFF B on September 28, 2006, 05:55:00 PM
wow man that sucks. i have a few problems but i will keep going as long as i can.that  op willput you out of action for a while. good luck with it mate. and  god bless  :thumbsup:    :campfire:   jeff
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: indianalongbowshooter on September 28, 2006, 06:18:00 PM
Dont know about your state but in most states if you get hurt on the job, workmans comp. has to pay for it, your company doesnt have a choice, tell them youll just talk to your lawyer. My company did the same thing and I told them I was talking to a lawyer and they called me and told me they would take care of it.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: String Tracker on September 28, 2006, 06:26:00 PM
ouch.... workers comp sucks.... dont get paid for first 3 week.  then its like you know what to get money after that.


Im just lucky i havent been majorly hurt on job
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: venisonburger on September 28, 2006, 06:38:00 PM
It's probably the same situation I had, I know that I got the hernia at work, but it didn't start to bother me until that weekend, I would have lost if I would have tryed to claim it happened at work. I ended up using my vacation and paying for the whole thing less what insurance covered, because I couldn't be dishonest and lie and wait until monday and stage the occurrance. On the friday before I was lifting bundles of conduit and I know thats what did it. The only difference was it wasn't 2 days til season, My prayers go out for you ratgunner. 20 years or 1 year with a company, these days they'll screw you to death.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on September 28, 2006, 08:03:00 PM
Thanks guys.Me and the yuppy of a manager had a shouting match at the end of the day.And I did tell him he will talk to my lawyer.Now he wants me to see the company doctor.They first told me it was my choice,now they want a second opnion.I'm sure he will say I can work.Man I am really upset over all this.Also they will probly be looking to fire me first chance they get.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: George Tsoukalas on September 28, 2006, 09:36:00 PM
ratguner, I pray all will work out for  you. jawge
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Post by: Stone Knife on September 28, 2006, 09:37:00 PM
Keep everything documented who you talk to what was said, dates every thing. If there doctor tells you to work and something goes sour i would think they would be at fault. Don't argue keep your nose clean bide your time. Don't give them that excuse to fire you. Good luck i hope it works out for you so you can still hunt.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: TexMex on September 29, 2006, 07:58:00 AM
Prayers sent for everything to work out for you.

God Bless
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: Doc Nock on September 29, 2006, 08:12:00 AM
Wow...big challenges mixed in there along with the medical issues.  Good advice above..Keep calm, Keep documentation.  Stay focused.  Sounds like the season is toasted with this injury anyway so now focus on the realities of getting well and keeping employed.

Prayers for peace, understanding, patience and a positive resolution to not only the health issues but to maintain your work situation.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: twotimer on September 29, 2006, 08:19:00 AM
brother,if it was me i would go ahead and talk to one of those law firms that take,ss,workers compt,ect.let them advise,they don't charge for consultation,and can put you on the right path,a person who repersents himself against a corporation,has a fool for a client,LOL.thoughts and prayers with you brother,been there also.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: vermonster13 on September 29, 2006, 10:30:00 AM
We're pulling for you Tim.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on September 29, 2006, 09:18:00 PM
Thanks all.Lots of good advice and it is " Priceless."
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on September 29, 2006, 10:06:00 PM
BTW I was mostly venting when I posted[wasnt looking for pitty I know there are people with much worse troubles]but I am really happy to hear so many good wishes from you all.And I can still chase trout,BIG trout this time of year. At least till I go under the knife  :help:  .Thanks again.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: DMaster on October 01, 2006, 07:17:00 AM
Father God, we thank you that you are not a respecter of persons, nor of problems, and that you vanquish them all equally.  Brother ratgunner is going through a storm and we pray for him not to stop. He will come through better then he started. We thank you for this. We thank you for his healing and his financial stablity. We thank you for the brightness of the hope that lives within him and that it be shared as will the love he has to all about him as he faces these challenges in the power of faith, thus glorifying you. For in all our challenges the outcome is ultimately victory, thus we thank you and praise you, amen.  

In His Love and Service,
peace
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: Tom Leemans on October 11, 2006, 08:22:00 AM
I once severed a tendon in my right hand at the beginning of November of all months! It all healed up o.k. I just missed a bow season is all.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on October 11, 2006, 07:52:00 PM
Yep that happened to me about 5yrs ago except mine was a ligament in my index finger.Maybe I'm a clutz.LOL.Anyway I didnt have the surgery yet, but soon then I'll be out for rest of the season.A coworker/friend said if I hit a deer to call him and he will drag it.So I took the longbow for a walk today sat on the ground[cant use my climber]and watched tree rats ,heard turkeys and crows but no deer.I had a great time.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on October 12, 2006, 07:32:00 PM
Went out again today and put out some doe pee.After a couple hours in my makeshift blind I looked up from my book and there comes a buck.After watching the small buck make a scrape and start feeding again I tried to see if he was legal size[need 3 points per side here]I just couldnt see any brow tines,even as he got to within 25 yds.But he kept coming closer.THEN the last thing I expected to happen did,out of seemingly nowhere crashing through the nearby trail comes an ATV.The buck watches till they pass then takes off.Just before I left I shot a judo at a leaf where the buck stood and I hit just 2 inches high.I gave thanks to Jesus and God.To me it was a good hunt.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: wango on October 12, 2006, 10:18:00 PM
Hope you make it through alright . Hang in there .
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on October 15, 2006, 06:04:00 PM
OK tomorrow is the big day.Monday Oct.16-06.Hope to talk to you guys soon.I'm not sceeeered.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on October 16, 2006, 07:59:00 PM
OK I'm back home and boy am I sore.Thanks all.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: Doc Nock on October 17, 2006, 08:50:00 AM
I keep tellin my 84  year old pop that "being sore is how I know I'm still alive" and he has to smile.

Ratgunner, congrats! YOU'RE ALIVE! LOL.

May the good Lord keep you covered up in his Grace and bring you healing and back at things like a spring chicken shortly! Keep the Faith!
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: Shakes.602 on October 25, 2006, 02:48:00 PM
I have "Been There..." and I Know how You Feel Brother. Just Hang On, get a Lawyer if at ALL Possible, even if you just get a Free Counselor, one that Doesnt Get Payed Unless You Do, kinda thing.
  It Never Hurts to Have a Lawyer waiting in the Wings just in case the Company gets Stupid on ya!
  Sounds like You got a Couple of Good Days In, and THAT is Great!!
    Keep Your Chin Up!!
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: wango on October 25, 2006, 08:29:00 PM
Hope you're feeling well . Hang in there .
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on October 26, 2006, 10:51:00 AM
Thanks everbody.Get this I'm home from surgery and Monday the doc says I can work[no restrictions].I still have lots of swelling too.Makes me feel like a product on the assembley line.Good part is if I have any probs it will be the doctors behind.And some politicians want to pass laws to stop us from sueing doctors.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: Doc Nock on October 27, 2006, 11:14:00 AM
Brother...

You can always askf or a 2nd opinion. Don't be foolhardy and do more than your body says and injure yourself further. Workcomp docs sometimes have to see way too many to pay close attention.
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on October 27, 2006, 07:11:00 PM
Best of Luck to you Tim. Hope all heals well.  :)
Title: Re: ratgunner down
Post by: ratgunner on October 27, 2006, 11:59:00 PM
Thanks.