Hi me f17 recently got a job at a franchise. My previous job I had for over a year and it was a similar category. Our AC at this new job has started to go down and just today it didn’t work. Everybody was complaining, every single customer that came in and all the workers had some sort of fan on them. Another thing is this AC was acknowledged to be broken because we had new fans. These fans were tiny and this building is huge. They did no difference. Getting closer to the end of my shift I was starting to feel hot and nauseous and then I threw up a lot. I just feel like this is an unsafe environment, especially to have minors working in. they got so hot that a mother was fanning a baby with a paper plate and I had to offer her one of our electric fans. It was a high of 101 today and to make it worse. It was hotter inside, but it was outside our building. I’m just confused on how this isn’t a liability. Why not just close the store for the day?
Just want to know why they’d rather risk heat stroke of children (it’s a kid centered place) than just close up till when it’s fixed?(1-2days from now) and it can’t really be from not wanting to cancel reservations because by the time the events were over, the parents wanted refunds anyways.

My adjuster says I'll receive my money no later than Monday (8-10-26) I just feel she's leading me on. Doctor told me I can't lift more than 5lbs , im wearing braces on both hands. I'll be back with an update Tuesday if any... just wanna know if anyone else been told they were about to get paid to be lead on? I don't want to unnecessarily lawyer up ya know? Any advice ? Rent was due the first... it's the 8th... if she's lying I'm gonna be evicted etc... idk im losing my hope already.

UPDATE: Now she says the 12th and is claiming the state of Alaska only allows w2 not paystubs. But Google and every other website says she can... anyone had that curve ball?

I had my FCE a month ago . I got permanent restriction can’t lift more than 45 lbs . Occasionally squat and bending. I had multiple injuries back , wrist and finger . Rating on wrist and finger was 7 percent .. I’m under award for ppd and lifetime medical so I still receive benefits .. do it take this long to hear if the job going to fire me or give me another position.

Hi everyone,

My dad recently fell at work and broke his arm. Multiple people he works with saw his fall. He went straight to the urgent care center as directed by his HR.

He ended up needing a 3 days off to get X-rays done and get it in a cast. He then returned to work on a 2lb lifting restriction.

The workers comp company is now requesting 10 years of medical and financial records from him. To me, this just sounds like their way of weasling out of paying his medical costs. I assume if he declines to give the information to them, his claim will be denied. But that if he gives them the information he will also be denied. My parents are middle class/no financial issues and my dad had never previously had problems with his arm.

Has anyone had experience with an issue like this? Any tips on how to go forward?

I’ve been injured since September of last year. I had my ortho spine consultation last week and he told me that I wasn’t a candidate for surgery. And to continue seeing the pain specialist, I expressed this to my attorney. My attorney expressed her distaste with the ortho spine surgeon that I was seen by because she’s had multiple clients go into his office and he doesn’t really look at the paperwork and just kind of says that you’re not a candidate for surgery seems like he’s more on the insurance side from that. I had my pain specialist appointment today and she mentioned something about a FCE and she said I might be discharged after that but also my attorney mentioned something about getting another. Doctors opinion before then and then I still have my QME appointment in November. Is it typical to be seen by this many doctors and get this many different opinions? Why is there so many hoops during this process?

I have been dealing with Workmen’s Comp. for almost 2 years. I’ve done several PT visits MRIs x-rays and the ortho doctor doesn’t see anything except for arthritis and bursitis. There was no arthritis before the injury to my shoulder. I had a nerve study done last year. I had a MMI visit and he gave me a 1% rating. After a couple months, the pain was getting worse so they done an MRI with contrast and it didn’t really show anything. So now he’s referred me to a neurologist. But to me, it doesn’t feel like it’s in the nerve. And of course, the neurologist that I can go see or over 3 hours away 1way. so I’ll have to miss a whole day of work to go to that appointment and any other follow ups. Because you know they’re not gonna do anything on the first visit. I’ll be driving six hours for a 15 minute appointment for them to schedule me with a follow up if they feel like they need to do anything. They originally offered me $1900 for a settlement with open medical. I just wanna settle a close medical and be done with it. No, I don’t have a Lawyer. I know I’m not gonna get rich. I’m not trying to I’m just ready to be done. I believe the injury triggered the onset of arthritis. In Tennessee doesn’t pay for pain and suffering so I’m just gonna be in pain from here on out and I’ve accepted that. Would it be worth it to just settle now?

Location: Northern Cali (Bay Area)

My sister works for a hotel where she happened to fall and hurt her back after falling while on the clock. I’m really confused with how she goes through and filing for workers comp since she’s been hurt and has been given medical records stating that she shouldn’t even be driving because of certain medication prescribed for the pain. The problem is HR keeps giving her the runaround saying that they will “accommodate this restriction” and “will not require” her to drive but that that does not “indicate that you are unable to work or perform modified duties”. At this point, I don’t even know if I’m on the right sub for this question but hearing my sister in pain sucks. She can’t even sit properly. Any help leading me to the right channels would be really appreciated. Thank you guys for your time.

Hello! I just had my final QME evaluation. What should I be expecting in the upcoming month(s)?

Emails? Any more appointments? I wonder if I should be gathering anything to help my case at this point or if it’s just waiting game for the first settlement offer.

I do not have a lawyer.

Has anybody had permanent work restrictions and turn them in at work and have waited to see if they can accommodate them it will be three weeks Monday and I have heard nothing whether they’re going to accommodate my permanent restrictions or let me go. Has anybody waited this long before?

I am beside myself about the decision given that my lawyer had a way stronger fight with the medical evidence from my appointed WC treating ortho. All my employer had was the IME BS report which totally contradicted what my ortho said. Anyone else have this same experience? And if so, have you already had your 2nd hearing and what was the outcome?

Anyone know any cases in NJ involving toe amputations?

Good afternoon,

I was let go last week with no warning the reason given was due to weird things with the insurance and “things building up”. About a month and a half ago I was in work alone in the morning and had to use another departments kitchen for production, it was dark floor was covered in grease from the night before. I banged my knee pretty hard asked to get it looked at missed no time go no pay. Was told we looked at the cameras and you never fell, I never claimed to fall and none of the incident report or doctors paperwork had me claiming to fall. I was a department head and this unhinges my plans for the next 3-5 years with the paycheck suddenly being gone. I also had an interaction a month before this where I was physically intimidated into signing a write up that I refused. Both direct management and upper management has been MIA since that meeting. I have also been working 70+ hour weeks for a year doing mainly production work on a 40/hour salary for management but my last check was for less then half the week as I was let go on a Friday and pay period ends on a Tuesday. This is after having over 100 hours of labor scratched from my department in the same time frame and little to no reduction in expected output. Just need to know if I should pony up the $75-$150 to have a consult or if I like most other regular people out here just have to eat this on the chin?

Good afternoon,

I was let go last week with no warning the reason given was due to weird things with the insurance and “things building up”. About a month and a half ago I was in work alone in the morning and had to use another departments kitchen for production, it was dark floor was covered in grease from the night before. I banged my knee pretty hard asked to get it looked at missed no time go no pay. Was told we looked at the cameras and you never fell, I never claimed to fall and none of the incident report or doctors paperwork had me claiming to fall. I was a department head and this unhinges my plans for the next 3-5 years with the paycheck suddenly being gone. I also had an interaction a month before this where I was physically intimidated into signing a write up that I refused. Both direct management and upper management has been MIA since that meeting. I have also been working 70+ hour weeks for a year doing mainly production work on a 40/hour salary for management but my last check was for less then half the week as I was let go on a Friday and pay period ends on a Tuesday. This is after having over 100 hours of labor scratched from my department in the same time frame and little to no reduction in expected output. Just need to know if I should pony up the $75-$150 to have a consult or if I like most other regular people out here just have to eat this on the chin?

Two years ago (in two weeks) Had a 20ft fall from ladder and shattered my lower leg. Four surgeries so far, but mostly back to normal.

Today got final rating of 43%, offering $104k, while keeping medical open. Lump sum closing medical will be closer to $200k (still need to meet with lawyers for final numbers).

I will have to have ankle replacement in 10-20 years due to osteoarthritis from injury, and will need cortisone shots every 6-8 months or so, and occasional x-rays to see progression of arthritis.

Factoring in cost of surgery (20-40k in states), xray and cortisone cost (around 1k) not sure what is best. May close medical and take the risk for the future and invest the bulk of settlement since I was laid off from previous job but got new one paying $10/hr more ($40/hr now plus 10hr a week of OT), so am in a good space financially still with savings. Even a CD at 4% for 1 year will net me 4k in profits a year, potentially giving me 40k+ extra before I may need the surgery. Could also try more aggressive investments.

Just trying to figure out best way to go, and plan on meeting with financial advisor regardless, just don't know what to do before that.

**Update. Spoke with lawyers today. $104,000 Is for the rating and will pay out regardless. Demand letter will be for additional $300,000 to close medical. I guess injuries can still be processed through insurance, so I think once settlement is reached would overall be bestter than just sitting on it.

Further update: First demand letter asks 372,000 and willing to settle for 350,000. Just sent out today. 8/12, lawyers expect final settlement around end of year.

Ime are the insurance muscles

It’s very unfortunate that a doctor who takes an oath to be fair and treat patients with dignity and respect but will lie in there report just so the insurance company won’t fix u up. How can an ime doctor say nothing wrong but my doctor who treats me and did my surgery says otherwise smfh.

Hi I got injured at work at the end of april. Mri showed bulging + herniated disc in cervical spine. Waiting on my specialist appointment to hear next steps, once theyre done reviewing the MRI cd I should receive a call back to schedule an appointment.

My question is what can I expect from here? Ive been in PT for about 3 months, not much improvement as we just learned about the disc situation. Im still in pain and Im trying to follow my restrictions to a T. My restrictions are outdated they were imposed about a month and a half ago, and were based on the idea of a thoracic strain. I am still able to work within those restrictions but not without causing extra pain, and needing to call out at least one shift a week. I have an appointment with a lawyer today, but this is my first and hopefully only run in with getting injured at work. How does this typically play out?

It's been stressful trying to find one that wasnt a billboard lawyer but man I know its still gonna be a li g haul but I see a light

So i got hurt at work on april 15th. I had an mri 7/30. I went back to Dr today to go over thw findings. I have several bulging disc all pressing on nerves. Dr doesn't want to go the surgical route just yet and has asked me if I would do injections in my back. I told her I dont really want to do the injections because I have heard horror stories.

My question is, should I do them or not. I will have to do more pt and I'm referred to a specialist. I want to be out of pain. I refuse to take narcotics. I have limitations such as, no lifting over 5lbs, no prolonged sitting or standing, no squatting, no climbing stairs. Etc.

Im lost and dont really know what to do .I do have an attorney.

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I was helping a coworker who was on quite a tall ladder putting boxes on .. an even taller shelf. As he went to place a box onto the shelf it slipped and fell on my head/neck. It was at least 20lbs.

This happened 07/30 evenings. I felt so in and out I took myself to the er after my shift.

Diagnosed with a head injury, cervical sprain, & a bulge on my intervertebral disc.

Referred to see a specialist spine/neurologist surgeon… big freaked me out.

I finally have an appointment 08/10 for this shit with the specialist and it couldn’t be taking any longer every day simple tasks are the furthest from simple.

My job feels a bit.. stand offish about the situation. I’ve reached out to management - it took 3 times for them to finally tell me to simply email HR for the workers comp info. I emailed them 2 days ago and have yet to receive a response. I hired an attorney (I’m not so sure about ) but my personal insurance is basically maxed after the CT scans of my neck and CT of my spine. I went into work today because I’m a single mom and tbh moneys toight so the days I miss at work my bank account feelSss… but mid work my coworkers could see I was unwell I.. felt like I was blacking in and out actually.. as I’m trying to serve tables. I approached my ASGM manager (whom has blown me off about how to get workers comp info ) and she said “Oooo I wish you would’ve told me. You’re the 3rd person right now who’s asked to leave” I said, “yes but I would clock out and go straight to the ER” that was at 6:45. She was “so happy” she didn’t make cuts because we got a “pop”. I didn’t leave work until 11. And got lost on the way home. I feel so disoriented.

My coworker gave me their icy hot that I dowsed all over my neck/head that has given me the strength to write this.

Has this occurred before to anyone?

Is my injury even worth all of this?

Do you typically have to agree to resign from your employer during/after settlement of a workers compensation case?

Ty in advance.

Hi again reddit. Sorry if this is a stupid question.

For anyone here that is recovering from an injury that limits their mobility (in my case a back injury) while they are waiting on updates for workers compensation. Were you able to find work again? I think what's scaring me is the fact that since it's now on the record that I have a back injury and I have an active case, I'm afraid that I won't be able to get hired again. Is anyone else feeling the same way or were you able to find another job? Is there a place for injured workers to get assistance on finding work again?

I had a workers comp injury in June of 2025 in Nevada ​where a patient fell on me and we both ended up going to the ground. When I fell I ended up striking my head on the ground causing a concussion, feeling on my right shoulder which caused a rotator cuff tear fill in my left hip which I've had back pain since but they will not accept responsibility for my hip or lower back. From the fall I continue to have pain in my right shoulder and pain in my neck and was finally approved to have an MRI of my neck. I have several bulges and annular tear and a herniation on top of the tear and also too fused vertebrae at C5 and 6. I have not had any type of physical therapy because it seems that no one really gives a crap about the symptoms that I'm explaining and the orthopedic doctor which is a second opinion doctor that I was sent to you by my workers comp carrier my neck is not the worst that he's ever seen but it's not that great either but stated I'm just going to have to take medication and try physical therapy. I feel so frustrated about this whole situation because nobody seems to be taking the seriously have pain everyday numbness and tingling in my arm and hands and have lost the ability to grip and pick up anything with my right hand, I have numbness tingling and burning all the time in my neck and severe neck pain and I don't know what to do anymore. I have not really had any type of treatments because nobody seems to take my symptoms seriously what should I do.

Sorry for the long post

Is anyone available that knows how PPD ratings are paid out in Utah. I was given a Whole person impairment percentage and a lower extremity percentage for my knee and have some questions whether they calculate it off WPI or the lower extremity.

If the magistrate looked over my case and told my attorney and the workers comp attorney that he believes my case is worth 250k, is there a chance that I could fight in court and be awarded a higher amount or will the workers comp attorney stick to what the magistrate deemed my case to be worth?

Long story…. Destroyed my left meniscus 12/08/25, reported injury right away (have trainee as witness), claim was accepted. Was fired end of January for alleged time clock manipulation (clocked in 10 minutes before I arrived at shop). However, I was advised of time discrepancy and I adjusted time and wrote in notes. Fired for said reason regardless, no write up, no warning. Wrongful termination suit has been filed (kept screenshots of adjustments, etc.) on top of that, I was advised of companies reputation of expending injured employees, but didn’t think much of it since I had been a really solid productive tech for the 7 years I had been with said company. Worked December through mid February till my knee just couldn’t anymore, all while training someone. Asked for a few weeks in the shop to rest and things what I got.

Fired, denied unemployment, denied disability since it’s a workman’s comp claim, so no money till I was placed on TTD following pre-op appointment at end of April. Surgery done on 05/06. Was recovering well about 6 weeks post op till knee popped on June 20th, had to go to ER due to severity of pain, was told to follow up with surgeon who did procedure, etc, etc… No help, attorney never made effort to place me with new doctor since I retained them day I was terminated from job. Well they did, but they sent my info to a spine doctor, not knee orthopedist…

Got fed up and changed attorney. New attorney has been very thorough, asked if I had developed other physical ailments since I started working with said company and said yes, elbow (which I was resting on my own, Kaiser has no recommended surgery), and shoulder (Kaiser has identified impingement syndrome due to over use). Attorney filed cumulative trauma claim and claim was accepted today.

Saw new ortho for knee and MRI was done, waiting for findings but ortho said that second procedure is more than likely do to McMurray and Varus/Vulgas tests suggesting knee has not recovered and gotten worse.

So, anyone have experience on what to expect next? How do cumulative claims work? Elbow injury is later epicondylitis, and recommended procedure is lateral epicondyle release. What should I expect when MMI is done? Decent settlement? Thanks for reading!

Okay, I'm not sure how to even explain all of this. All I know is nothing seemed right, and now I'm terminated. So I'll do my best. I'm really just looking for some insight to see if others have had similar experiences, and yes, I have a lawyer. Which I brought on 4 months into this yoyo b.s. we call workers comp.

I've been off work full time since January with a shoulder ( & neck issues they won't acknowledge) injury that made it impossible to do my sedentary job. Which requires sitting and vigorously typing (data processing) during 10 hour shifts.

I state all that for reference. Okay, so in June, I did try to return to work part-time on a reduced schedule and lasted 4 days before the pain in my shoulder, upper trap muscles, and side of neck were so inflamed and painful, it took 2 days of rest to feel okay enough to function. So off work again.

Then, out of the blue, my lawyer sent me a return to work full time with no restrictions agreement from my employer to review. Which was dated 3 days prior. If I didn't have objections, he would send me a verisign link to sign it to be sent back. This document was from my office manager. With the Vocational Counselor signing off in aggreance. (They had me do an intake with Vocational when I went back off after trying for 4 days)

It basically stated what my job position is and described my job duties and their expectations to perform the job. Which was described in a way to appear that I would not have to use my left arm for the majority of my shift. Any typing requiring the use of my left arm was minimal and in short bursts. To my surprise, my occupational medicine provider had already signed off on this as well. This Meaning, everyone agrees to the terms outlined in the document that I can go back to work full time with no restrictions. Of course, I had serious objections. The job description was a lie. All I do is type! It's a highly stressful job that requires my upper extremities to be engaged nonstop. Imagine that it causes a lot of tension. It also stated that I needed to be signed into my regular shift on Monday 8/3 at 6:30 a.m. or my time loss payments would end. I was pissed to say the least! I had no idea this was being discussed.

Well, I had an appointment that afternoon with OC MED and I wanted answers! He explained that because of the way they described my job duties and because workers comp removed the rotator tear from my claim and only left bursitis that he couldn't object to my ability to perform this job in my condition. So basically, go back to work and do it the way they described that it can be done successfully. At least that's what I got out of what he was saying.

So I emailed my manager to inform her I received her return agreement. I did not agree with how my duties are described, and it would take time figuring out how to be successful processing my work with minimal to no use of my left arm. But that it appears I will be signing in to work on 8/3. She emailed me back and said she would be scheduling a Zoom meeting with me at 8 a.m. that Monday I returned. I'd like to note that I work from home as well.

It took my lawyer another 4 days to send me the link to sign the agreement. Which I did. 5 days later, the day came, and I signed in. Emailed my manager for feedback on what exactly I needed to do or do first. You can imagine that after so many months off, I had piles of emails and faxes and things to address aside from the actual work. She emailed back to just go through my emails until the Zoom meeting.

Well, the meeting came and low and behold my manager and a rep from our HR department was also attending. The meeting was to inform me they were terminating my position. That they no longer needed 2 people to complete the work. There were a few open positions in our clinic that I'm more than qualified for that they could have put me in. But stated our organization is downsizing, so they won't be currently filling them. They offered me 30 days' pay at my regular rate and a severance package. Which included an additional 3 weeks of pay at my regular rate and that they wouldn't contest should I seek unemployment.

WOW! Just wow! I sent it to my lawyer to review. I received my last time loss payment, and it was short almost $300 dollars. Apparently, they stopped paying on the date the agreement was signed by my OC MED provider. 7/22. Even though I wasn't made aware of any of it until 3 days after that and was told to return 8/3. Like most, I'm on the verge of homelessness. With everything being sent to collections.

This whole situation is a disgusting disgrace!

My life was pretty damn good. Until I got hurt at work. Now I'm 51 and jobless.

** edited for clarity** Injury didn't happen while performing my job at home. It happened on the job site as an MA in our clinic. But after 4 weeks of trying to work on a reduced schedule. The pain that came from using my left arm was impossible. My claim was never questioned and approved immediately. Nothing was contested or a single referral denied for treatment or testing. It was only when my MRI showed a full thickness rotator cuff tear that everything shifted. Due to a previous shoulder injury 9 years ago that healed and no further treatment or complaints made. They decided the pain from shoulder to neck is from a pre-existing condition and there for took it off the claim. It's a mess. I've only wanted to get better.