I was a company solo driver when on Dec. 19, '08 I was in the WVC yard. As I was walking from the parking area into the "hotel" bldg. I slipped on the snow covered sidewalk and fell injuring my shoulder. I reported this to the security officer and he got me a cab ride to a nearby E.R. I got an exam & x-ray & was told no bone damage, probably just a bad bruise. If not improved in 3-4 wks. Seek additional consultation (orthopedic). The next day I got a ride with a driver going to my home town so I could have my 4 days "home time". My new team driver (assigned 12-19) picked me up 12-24 and we drove loads [chicago, miami, laredo, phoenix, san diego etc.] 'til 1-23-09 when we had a delivery near the WVC yard. I contacted my DM about going to see a Dr. He said fine and pulled me completely off my truck so my co-driver could continue on solo. I reported to the Ins. Dept. To get a Dr. Appointment. A week later I had to make my own appt. And a wk. After that I had to use my own ins. For an MRI. 2 more wks. Of meeting w/ins. Dept.Co. Attorney, and even Corey England I received catagorical denial of any responsibility. Feb. 23 after 30 days of not working, I went home. Hired an attorney who was able to file it as a worker comp. Case. The ins.Co. Didn't settle 'til Nov.'09. I just got my surgery done 2-23-10. This morning I got a call from a collection agency about a hospital bill [12-08]. They were told by an attorney (probably England's) that payment was denied due to a ""pre-existing condition "". This is but one of the many financial nightmares I suffered at the hands of extremely greedy people. I had so many issues with pay while driving, I don't have space to list them all.
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