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December 30th, 2007
I worked for the Cable Company for three years, and on 2/14/07 I seriously injured my back. I fell off a set of steps, causing blunt force trauma to my back. I slipped a couple of disks, and had surgery on one. I filed a lawsuit against the compensation company, and ended up settling with them. The day the settlement was final, I was permanently layed off from the job. I lost my health insurance also. I was going to a pain clinic for my back, and they were prescribing me hydrocodone. Now I cant afford to go to any kind of clinic, or my wife, and kids. What can I do?
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nightangel73
replied December 30th, 2007
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hydrocodone is an addictive drug..you have got to get off it.
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farruggia3024
replied December 30th, 2007
Hydrocodone
It is the only medicine that works, I've tried all the rest.
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yogahoneybunny
replied January 1st, 2008
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Why where you fired? Was it related to the accident?
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farruggia3024
replied January 2nd, 2008
I was fired because I put in a law suit against the workers compensation company.
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amethyst eyes
replied January 2nd, 2008
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nightangel, please post something helpful. He is not asking for help on addiction and therefor does not need to be told to not take something that works for him.

I would look into state and government insurance coverage. If you can not afford it you will most likely qualify for that
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farruggia3024
replied January 2nd, 2008
Thank You. iridescent_opal
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yogahoneybunny
replied January 2nd, 2008
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That also seems an unjust reason for being fired. Have you consulted a lawyer?
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TMJWorld
replied January 2nd, 2008
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you could also go to the labor office(ii forget what its proper name is) and report it. that should not happen.
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prdent1
replied January 2nd, 2008
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Have you seen Sicko, Michael Moore movie? this is a typical USA case of medical insurance problems
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farruggia3024
replied January 3rd, 2008
I have a lawyer working on it, but the company I worked for, doesnt seem to care. I am suffering so bad with herniated disks, and can't afford to go get help. I have applied for Government Help, but unless you are a drug addict, and just don't try. If you have worked, the Government will not help you.
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yogahoneybunny
replied January 3rd, 2008
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Hi, Farruggia.

Good to hear that you have a lawyer on it. If your company is large, they will not care much because you are a drop in the bucket. Are there any unions associated with your line of work?
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farruggia3024
replied January 3rd, 2008
No unions. I was a contracter.
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yogahoneybunny
replied January 8th, 2008
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I see. Your position as a contractor might also make it difficult to get any reimbursements because the company did not have you on payroll and can pick and choose contractors at will. It's their prerogative.

Have you found any local clinics? What city, state do you live in? Maybe I can lend a hand at locating a community clinic.
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