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chrischris · (This post was last modified: 11-14-2007 02:21 PM by wontgiveup.)

There is now a place that California Injured Workers can tell your WC horror stories. The California Injured At Work Group http://www.ciaw.org
has set up a blogspot on worldpress.org for California Injured Workers to tell their stories. There is no catch, and you will be responsible for the content of your blog.

CIAW has arranged for the media to read the stories. I don't have all details but will be checking this out myself later today.

You first go to http://www.ciaw.org and join. There is no obligation, but then you will have access to the site and also the blogspot.

Hope all you Californians take advantage of this. As we all know, there is no politician who will truly listen to us, but they will listen when the media is involved.

monster · 11-13-2007, 02:02 PM

Chris - thank you so much I will go there when my brain is a little less foggy and start a blog...I have never had a blog, that will be strange but I'm willing if someone might finally listen Smile

Babebahn · 11-13-2007, 06:00 PM

Thanks Chris...get site...I signed up!

chrischris · 11-14-2007, 02:18 PM

I'm hoping that 1171 will come on here and answer a question about ciaw and blogs.

I received a private email from someone that has a horrible experience with W/C and has told me that she won't join ciaw or blog about her experience because she thinks it might jeopardize her claim even more at this point. Her story is horrific and it continually gets worse at every turn.

So, do you have any opinions about the implications that might occur if someone in CA wants to post a blog to tell their story. Is there a point in a case that someone should not post?

I'm just curious. I've had ups and downs with my case, but nothing like what some are going through. I try not to take things personally and realize WC is a business, heartless and corrupt, but a business.

Thanks 1171, or anyone else from CA who has an opinion on what ciaw.org is offering?

1171 · 11-14-2007, 06:40 PM

Each has to find their own level of comfort and security whenever they choose to post personal stories for public viewing.
whether the content contains detailed names/identifications, accusations, characterizations, or derogatory comments probably will contribute to whatever reaction-if any- occurs. I don't think there is one answer.

Babebahn · 11-14-2007, 09:45 PM

My attorneys assistant told me that several people have gone to this site for INFORMATION ONLY but had heard people who have posted their stories were harrassed. apparently one person had the info that they posted word for word repeated at her hearing which was suspicious.

chrischris · 11-14-2007, 10:36 PM

Thanks 1171!

Babe, that's the feeling I'm getting too. I registered yesterday, but not for the blog. I had a V/M this a.m. asking for me to call them. I don't want to do something that will come back and bite me in the butt later. If my case was further along I might be less hesitant. However, I do plan on participating in other ways. There is so much wrong with the WC system and it's only going to get worse. Hopefully we are out of it before all the remaining I/W's in Cali are put in front of the firing squad and blind folded before the bang.

Tongue

Babebahn · 11-15-2007, 12:51 AM

I totally agree with you Chris...this WC system is the pits...I am so glad I have settled...BUT...I have also seen the delays in things even though I have settled too. Its a long and winding road but in the end we all do survive.

murphsmom · (This post was last modified: 03-03-2011 03:34 PM by murphsmom.)

Hello,

My QME gave me MMI with a PD of 15% even tho my prescribed course of treatment was not completed due to the systematic denial of my claim after 90 days pending QME results.

I know I can fight it and met with a very helpful CA WC info officer, but the fight in me is just gone. Yes, I am defeated by the system. I am working things out with my employer and doctor.

However, I received paperwork on my PD from my AWFUL adjuster which says because my employer has less than 50 employees, my benefits are not subject to increase or decrease. What does this mean? Also what if that info is wrong? We have HUNDREDS of employees, not less than 50. I know because I file legal docs every year with the State of CA which requires reporting our company's number of employees.

What ramifications does it have if I bring this error to his attention? I don't want benefits "decreased" for sure.

Thank you for your help!

I apologize that I posted my question as a reply to your posting. Sorry...still figuring out the forum. Oops! Please forgive me and disregard.

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