Re: Apportionment really sucks in California

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On 6/15/05, Peggy wrote:
> Well I said that I would let you all know what happen
> today in my hearing.
> WHAT A JOKE!!!
> California is a joke run by a joker.
> I have been on w/c for 4 years now with buldging disc c2
> through c7 in my neck, lower back fusion due to what they
> call a birth defect. I have also had carpel tunnel
> surgery. That was all they could do for me or all w/c
> would do for me. I was denied for so much treatment
> (traction for my neck)plus much more. I also have Poland
> Syndrome. Which is a birth defect that does not let your
> pectoralis muscle to grow and deformities in the hand. I
> am missing a thumb.
> So anyway now that you are caught up here is what happened
> at my hearing today...
>
> There Doctor gave me a 75&37; apportionment and mine gave me
> 30&37; and they are putting it all towards Poland Syndrome.
> So I got a big settlement of 20 thou. 12 of that goes to
> what they have already paid me and then 15&37; to the
> attorney. So I don't get much at all. So guess what, I am
> going to trial. I thought it was a total insult.
> So now I have to go out and find a Dr. that will let them
> know that one has nothing to do with the other. The
> adjusters do not even know what poland syndrome is.
> Any way I will write more later. I am sofa king upset
> right now I think I will have a couple of drinks . What
> the hell right. They can't take that away from me. Have a
> nice night all.

YOU ARE RIGHT, that is an insult! Im not too familiar with
California WC laws, but from what i hear from other IW's
around the boards- it seems CA has the worst WC laws in the
country!! Of course, this should be no surprise at all- having
a clown and a Republican(pro big business) puppet for Governor
would explain it!! Hang in there and fight for what's
rightfully yours! Best of luck to you.