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NC-cop
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 Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 7:17 am
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I could use some advice/input..
I work for a Britsih company on a US base overseas. I fell (not at work) and cracked three vertabrae in my back. My company is deciding what to do with me. The doctor says I will be unable to work for at leats 8 weeks maybe longer...
Does workmans comp. kick in...
short term disibilty etc??
And is anyone familier with the "Base defence act" and does that play a role?
Thanks for any input!!!!!!!!!!!
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alleycat
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 9:33 am
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Not to get into your business but what's the circumstances of the fall. That could help get you some answers. Playing ball, wet flood, just trip ? under my contract i was always on duty and had company insurance. If you are in the same situation then you should be covered by WC or at least by the insurance company if you have the STD coverage in the policy.
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NC-cop
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:01 am
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Icey steps...and I have full insurance...but company is kinda sidestepping the issue and basically acting like its on me...
I have been reading the "Base relief act"...trying to figure things out...
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PanaVet
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:33 am
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If you are working on a US Govt contract then your company is required to maintain DBA Insurance... (Defense Base Act)
Ask your company about it...
Hope you make a full recovery...
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 11:38 am
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Good luck and I hope you get to feeling better soon.
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alleycat
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 1:07 pm
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Yeah sounds typical avoid paying tactics. Just stay on them bro and don't let it go. If all else fails lawyer .
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NC-cop
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:18 pm
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Thanks for the advice..
Spoke with a lawyer and he gave the same advice. Ask who their DBA carrier is. Then call him back and he would contact them. He stated that as soon as I ask about the info they will probably change there tune...
It's kinda sad they are being so shaddy about the whole thing...
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alleycat
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Posted: Fri Nov 09, 2007 4:54 pm
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Welcome to corporate American my brotha 
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