my hand got infected and had to be cut and drained. I worked at a dog daycare business, but no longer work there. The Patient First has notbeen paid or even heard from her. Now they have billed me. I am outraged. She even tried to dock my pay when I went to get it cared for.
2006-08-30 10:36:50 · 11 answers · asked by myrmidon 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Since, you were injured on the job, you should have a workers compensation claim.
Since you are no longer working at the business, where the injury took place, I would contact an attorney, and let the attorney deal with your ex-employer/ex-employers workers comp insurance company.
Good Luck :)
2006-08-30 10:42:01 · answer #1 · answered by swampfox conservative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you were an employee and not a private contractor, then you need to contact your state labor board, or the agency in your state that handles Worker's Comp claims. You should also hire an attorney, as you need help getting the medical collection action removed from your credit report.
If you were a private contractor, then the liability insurance for the business needs to take care of the bill. In that case, you will still need an attorney to handle the case to get the money to cover the medical bills, some additional money for not being able to work until the injury healed, and to remove the mark on your credit report.
Good luck!
Will D
Enterprise AL
http://www.notagz.com
2006-08-30 10:46:45 · answer #2 · answered by Will D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on the state in which you were injured...
In California, under Labor Code §3751(b), you may not bill the patient directly. If an employee files a claim per Labor Code §5401, a provider of medical services may not collect money directly from an employee unless the claim was rejected and the provider has received written notice of the rejection. The provider must also give the employee a copy of the notice of rejection.
Now, obviously there are additional issues to be covered, but I am not familiar with any State Labor Code but California.
2006-08-30 10:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by Marilyn Says 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if she is a kennel/property owner she has to have insurance to cover this kind of thing. you need to hire an attorney (you can even call the ones that will wait to get paid) they will tell you if you have a case and if not they can advice you for a small claims case. you may have a case against the owner of the kennel and the owner of the pet. seek professional advice either way do not accept responsibility for these bills. you should be able to get pain and suffering also.
2006-08-30 10:50:58 · answer #4 · answered by dizzie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a Lawyer and check with the Better Business Beaura and see what they say. You do have the right to get workman's comp for something like that
2006-08-30 10:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mickey S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why you didn't go see a lawyer when the employer tried to dock your pay is beyond me.... so go get a lawyer and sue!
2006-08-30 10:50:32 · answer #6 · answered by jaimestar64cross 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to either call the state labor board or see a lawyer..or better do both......
2006-08-30 10:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by MC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hire a lawyer
2006-08-30 10:39:40 · answer #8 · answered by Mopar Muscle Gal 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
contact your state department of labor and industries they will take care of it
2006-08-30 10:40:52 · answer #9 · answered by susi98223 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you was on the clock...dog on property..guess what...they are screwed..sue buddy
2006-08-30 10:41:15 · answer #10 · answered by rayray23_m_es_indy2005 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋