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posted 12-19-2002 08:01 PM            

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So something fell on me at work(non union)today; it broke my glasses and cut my eye lid and its all swelled, black and blue, and its starting to hurt. I just got off the phone with a friend who knows medical stuff and she said i should hvae it checked out in case i cracked the bone area. When i asked to fill out accident report at work earlier before i left work, they told me not to worry about it unless i have complications.
Also, I can't afford to fix my glasses right now and its not my fault they broke, only the arm broke off, but i am pretty stretched right now on the bills and christmas is going to be pretty bleak for my kid this year. What are my rights, if any????

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posted 12-19-2002 09:03 PM            

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Don't worry, Trailerdiva. I have a foolproof strategy to get you out of here. Surprise witnesses, each more surprising than the last. The judge won't know what hit him.

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posted 12-19-2002 09:09 PM            

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Hey TD, my co-worker is a work comp person as her full time job. Let me get a hold of her and get back to you. So sorry about your injury...document everything!

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posted 12-20-2002 12:20 AM            

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That sounds pretty cavalier on the part of your employer! Not to worry? You already have complications a result of something falling onto your head. I really hope that your face and eyeballs and cheekbone are all right, I am sorry that it must hurt even so. The very least your workplace ought to do is fix your glasses for you.
Oh, if it checks out to just be bruising, I recommend Calendula oil from a health store. A little jar is under $10 and it really helps speed up healing of the swelling and discoloration. Comfrey is good too. And for cuts that you want to heal with no scar, try almond oil: $3.99 is what I paid for a little bottle this weekend. It works super well, but apply it with cotton cos if you touch the contents of the bottle, it will pick up people-oil and smell funny. Or so I have been told.
Anyhow, get this checked out. I sure hope there is a TCPunker who can help (Or Quagmire's friend).

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