Workman Comp Not Paying Expenses - Disabilities Message Board

clarrysage · 08-21-2007, 07:00 PM

My brother was injured (badly burned w/3rd degree burns from gas tank
explosion) on the job this past June, and now on w/c.

He's facing the "mileage" issue. W/C won't pay. We submitted a list of expenses, including mileage--which is 273 miles -round-trip -to Pittsburgh, and they haven't reimbursed for anything yet. He's facing many more trips back to Pittsburgh to see the Dr. No one has suggested he change Drs.

He should have been discharged to a rehab, but they sent him home from hospital to home nursing care which was a nightmare from day one.
One thing he hasn't done yet is get an attorney. The W/C feels he won't be able to go back to work --the Dr. thinks he will within a month or so. Someone needs to supply the Doc with a job description as he has not a clue what the job is all about.

He's currently wearing a "compression"garmet for the top part of his body to keep from scarring. He has to be refitted for this every three months as it stretches out. He can't work in this as he's around oil, grease, etc. It will get dirty and oil, grease, etc. will seep through down into his skin. and this skin is just like baby skin --very tender and new. He has to stay completely out of the sunlight and wear long sleeves. He's not even healed enough on the legs to be fitted for the lower garment which he'll have to wear up to a year.

Didn't know he can collect both W/C and SSD. He did apply for disability. What is next step? Is he tested by W/C doctors?

ICC · 08-22-2007, 06:03 AM

The next step in my opninion is to consult with an experienced WC attorney to be sure your brother gets all he is entitled to and doesn't get shafted aroung in any way.

ICC

shawley · 08-22-2007, 11:07 AM

Clarry--Hey central PA. ! I'm origanally from Bellefonte .

Anyway ICC is right go seek an attorney , my attorney is out of Altoona . I just went to court over mileage reimburstment problems . I travel to Berwick PA 240 miles round trip since 2005 and they haven't paid a dime on it. The judge didn't give his decision yet but my attorney said since w/c didn't have any defense the judge will award me my money..Now I just wait a little longer for $2,550.00 . He needs an attorney..

Where ya from ?

clarrysage · 08-22-2007, 02:14 PM

Shawley,

Yes--I know Bellefonte--We're nearby from Philipsburg-Osceola area.

Is it possible to get both W/C and disability at the same time? He's just recently applied for Disability and so far the W/C has paid his wages, but they don't
want to pay for any lodging, meals,hotel expenses while he was in Pittsburgh hospital having surgeries--and it's over 270 miles round trip.

What expenses did W/C pay for you? Where does one find out what expenses are eligible? Didn't get a W/C attorney yet--but may have to if they don't soon cough up some of the expenses we paid out of pocket for.

Queenneeee · 08-22-2007, 08:09 PM

Just had to add I'm a 'Pennsylvanian' too !! North western Pa. here. I don't have anything to add to your brother's dilema except him being at the Pitts Hospital is a plus. They have a wonderful burn unit there. Lots of Luck to you and your brother.... take -care