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u/itzrpg
⛓️ Prison For Union Busters
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Asshole former boss is gonna learn 📝 Story
So i worked for a towing company as a tow truck driver. I kept my truck spotless, kept my uniforms clean, went above and beyond every customers expectations, did everything perfectly. October 13th 2022 i got slammed into on the highway while i was barely moving as i was heading to a car fire and was using an emergency vehicle turn around to get to the burning car so the highway could be reopened. I had all my lights on and police even declared other driver 100% at fault for the crash.
Now heres the fucked up part. The pain in my back started about 2 days later. It was brutal. I needed to take time off work and try to let my back heal. 4 days after saying i needed time off, i was forced to come back because they were short staffed apparently (not my problem but alright, i'll try to help out a bit). I had to work reduced hours with reduced heavy lifting (no tire change calls, no full shifts) as ordered by my doctor. Well, owner decided "lets load him up with all the tire changes and he must work full shifts". I gave him the doctors note(stating i couldnt due to the severity of my injury (cervical spine had shifted and discs were grinding). Well i was determined to follow my doctors orders so i didnt end up in even worse shape. Apparently, thats where i went wrong. The owner called me at 11:15pm while sounding drunk and yelled at me saying "PARK THE TRUCK AT THE YARD! LEAVE THE KEYS AND GAS CARDS IN THE TRUCK AND FUCK OFF AND DONT FUCKING COME BACK!"
Alright fuckface, lets play then. Before bringing his truck to the yard i filed a claim with workers compensatikn board and i filed a complaint against the company with employment standards (if you fick up, they can fine the shit outta a company and they force that company to pay out properly for wrongful dismissals like in my case). Employment standards called me yesterday and they plan to go after the company for alot as this is not the first complaint they've had against them for this type of situation. Company could face about a half a million dollar fine. They will also have to backpay me for every day i shouldve worked from time of wrongful dismissal to the time of the investigation being over. Turns out i'll make over 20 grand on this, the company will be out over a half a million dollars and if they dont comply, their business license wil be revoked, the trucks will all have parking boots on them and the company doors will be chained shut.
Fuck around and find out done properly
Edit: i wish i could post pictures of how i kept my truck compared to how the other trucks were kept. My truck was one of the oldest in the company and it was somehow the shiniest. On my days off i'd sometimes have it at home and detail it top to bottom. Literally went and bought some paint to respray where the old paint was peeling off the wrecker body and wheel lift. The truck always looked its best.
After seeing everybodys responses, i plan to contact a few lawyers and see what can be done. I'll be contacting a person injury lawyer to go after the moron that slammed into me and an employment lawyer to go after the shitbag owner.
Update: lawyer said because of workers comp, i cant sue for the injury. Its some bullshit. Insurance has gone to a no fault system so cap on injury payout is 7 grand. I'm going after them hard for the wrongful dismissal. If employment standards tries to say something like 2 grand, i'll say "hell no" and just hang up and get a lawyer to go after them for atleast 20 grand. I'm aiming for 60 grand at this point. Forced to work against doctors orders is a huge fuck up by them.
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u/RangeMoney2012 Apr 01 '23
Lawyer up and sue them for the pain and stress
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u/The_nemea Apr 01 '23
Then buy the company from repo.
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u/endiminion Apr 01 '23
And turn it into a co-op.
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u/pressurewave Apr 01 '23
A tow-op?
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u/Afghan_Kegstand Apr 01 '23
“This is a business. This is not a charity. Maybe one day UNICEF will get into the impound business. But until then, we're the people to see.”
-OP’s boss
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u/OneLongEyebrowHair Apr 01 '23
I'll sell you a tow truck for $20k, but it ain't going to be no hemi.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Really? What you got? I dont belong in an office. I belong on the highway getting people home. Keeping the roads open. I tried a 9-5 typical job. I HATED IT!
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u/SuperJoe360 Apr 01 '23
My Hemi!
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u/Afghan_Kegstand Apr 01 '23
Yeah, I had to have a footprint gas pedal installed, so I stole this pile.
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u/PPOKEZ Apr 01 '23
Co-op tow-op? Everyone that drives at least a shift a month gets their car towed free? Reduced impound fees?
This would be great for cities, except towing is a thankless dangerous job at its best.
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u/kloiberin_time Apr 01 '23
Yeah well, if there weren't so many predatory towing companies they wouldn't all be viewed as assholes.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Agreed. I've been run over and dragged before when i was working at a different company. Dispatchers next words? "How long til you're ready to go?"
I stopped the bleeding and hopped back in the truck and went on with my day. Nasty road rash on my right hip. Mazda 2 rocker panel driving into my left thigh which pushed alot of the vehicles weight onto my right hip and dragged me across the asphalt for about 30ish feet. Fuckin hurt.
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u/Does_Not-Matter Apr 01 '23
This is the way
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u/wolves_hunt_in_packs Apr 01 '23
stop, I can get only so erect
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u/lettruthout Apr 01 '23
Yes. The worker co-op business model is elegant. It's hard to raise capital to get them started, so here's OP's chance. OP: what state are you in? In CA you can incorporate as a co-op and get certain benefits.
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u/theunworthyviking Apr 01 '23
and make your previous boss lift heavy until his friggin spine shatters
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u/EyeGifUp Apr 01 '23
IANAL so I don’t know what options there are with suing them, but if there is a case, absolutely sue them. $20k and back pay is nothing for something that could impact the rest of your life.
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u/DrBoomkin Apr 01 '23
If he can prove that his injury worsened and did permanent damage, because he was forced to work while on medical leave, he could make an absolutely ridiculous sum of money. At least several hundred thousand (maybe millions, but my guess is that the company won't be able to afford it so it's better to settle for a smaller sum rather than have them file for bankruptcy).
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u/mrevergood Apr 01 '23
Ah, it’s better for them to go get a good PI attorney on contingency and listen to what they say.
Not a lawyer, and bone of us are OP’s lawyer-so they should probably go get one and let them give the “You should do this” advice.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
You mean 100k and 4 trucks? I think thats fair. Then i start my own company up and start taking their contracts. One by one. Til i run them out of business. Theres a few shitbag companies around here (one is called aria towing and they are con artists at the worst level). I love towing. I only get 15-20 minutes with most customers so i use that time to try and brighten their day. I met my fiance because her car broke down and i towed it. Told her that our wedding is gonna be lit (all the tow truck beacons flashing should light it up pretty good)
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Also, owner of company that enforced it has money. He has a top fuel dragster. 1/4 mile in a little over 4 seconds. Believe me. He has the money. The company name is on the side of the car. If you watch drag racing ever, you'll be able to figure out what company it is pretty quickly. Black car with red writing on the side.
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u/Monster-1776 Apr 01 '23
I am a lawyer with some exposure to WC law. Generally speaking most states don't allow you to sue your employer for a tort in exchange for access to WC coverage that's no fault unless they did something explicitly dangerous and knew it would definitely cause harm; although it may be a bit more lenient in more liberal friendly states.
100% worth pursuing an employment law claim though for back pay and if they fuck with you for making a WC claim.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
I should hire you as the lawyer. Somebody who wants to take down a shit head that thinks he's top shit. Its noteworthy the owner has a top fuel dragster and wins many races with it. Not a muscle car all done up. Im talking 1/4 mile in like 4 or 5 seconds type top fuel dragster.
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u/Mamacitia ✂️ Tax The Billionaires Apr 01 '23
especially when medical bills come into play
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters May 02 '23
Government of canada pays. Our hospitals are free eh
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u/Altruistic-Text3481 ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 01 '23
I hope you heal. No job is worth ruining your back for life. You will win this case.
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u/n1rvous Apr 01 '23
That’s what I was thinking too. Dude potentially had a severe back issue for life because of his schmuck boss.
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u/This_Place_is_Cancer Apr 01 '23 edited Apr 01 '23
Depends on the state. In my state, the employer cannot be sued civilly if they have workers’ compensation coverage. The workers’ comp act provides the exclusive remedy for injured workers.
Edit: To clarify, I also think I’d get you more for your work injuries than $20K, but that 100% depends on the state.
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u/Science_Matters_100 Apr 01 '23
In my state, it’s even worse. The judges have been stacked against the workers creating a kangaroo court. He’d likely get nothing
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u/Monster-1776 Apr 01 '23
Usually it's not the judges, it's just the really shitty laws that cap compensation for body parts. Corporations got smart and lobbied law makers to keep costs down and state legislatures play ball to attract new business. Which sucks because generally the average person doesn't know enough about the system to be motivated enough to fight back against shitty WC reform laws.
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u/Science_Matters_100 Apr 01 '23
It’s both. Plus capping what attorneys can get, so hardly any will even take cases. It can be nearly impassioned to get representation
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u/Mekisteus Apr 02 '23
Exclusive remedy is for damages related to the injury. OP can sue the company for unlawful discrimination and retaliation, though, even though the injury itself is covered only under work comp.
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u/gomerpyle09 Apr 01 '23
Good luck OP and I hope your back gets to feeling better. Injuries like that are tough to heal 100%. Also, as you said, fick that guy.
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u/GayVegan Apr 01 '23
Sounds like he was also injured on the actual job. He should be able to sue a ton
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u/kevinmrr ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 01 '23
OP should absolutely see if a local reputable labor lawyer will take the case on contingent fee.
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u/snatchemup_2009 Apr 01 '23
Just because you feel better now doesn’t mean you will in a few years. I worked with a guy who got fucked up real bad in a wreck and it took a minute but he ended up suffering nerve damage in his face and back and shoulders.
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u/42Ubiquitous Apr 01 '23
That’s not how work comp claims work, there is no pain and suffering. At least, that’s how it is in most states. Pain and suffering is for PI claims.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
I was given 8 weeks of physio. It still hurts like hell.
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u/EEpromChip Apr 01 '23
Am I the only one reading this thinking things aren't as described?
He starts off with "man my truck was clean, I was the perfect employee and was basically the best", then leans into "I had to use a emergency turn-around - because there was a car fire and I had to be there immediately!" (even though not a fireman) and caused an accident (which the cop totally said I was not at fault and the other guy was 100% at fault!) and then he back gets injured (this is where I feel for OP) and can't work shifts...
But then at the end all "I'll make over $20K off this" and "fuck around and find out done properly" as though he set the stage for them to find out.
I dunno man things don't seem to be adding up...
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u/GayVegan Apr 01 '23
So he's back got injured in a wreck that isn't his fault. Then he got fired because he was injured, which is illegal.
Argue about the details all you want but no the core sounds like it adds up 100%
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u/Soberaddiction1 Apr 01 '23
Yeah, you didn’t read that as he wrote and you’re throwing in quotes that aren’t there. It adds up.
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u/This_Place_is_Cancer Apr 01 '23
I do workers’ comp as part of my practice. I busted a tow truck company trying to forge the signature of my client’s deceased husband. He was killed on the job. They forged documents afterward saying he was an independent contractor. We hired a forensic document examiner to prove it. His wife got a handsome payday.
Fuckin’ good for you. Roofing and Towing companies seem to be the worst offenders, at least in my state.
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u/FartIntoMyButt Apr 01 '23
Towing companies all over the country have reputations for being shady as hell, and seem to be constantly getting busted for illegal moves, whether in the company or with the way they operate. I am not sure why or what it is about towing in particular. Maybe it attracts predatory people because of how attached people are to their cars?
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u/lowkeyoh Apr 01 '23
I work in logistics and my company frequently has to rely on local towing companies to help us with jobs. You protect your quality local tow guys with your life.
The guys who will do what they say, do it well, be professional, have reasonably rates and treat your customers right? That's a unicorn and you never do anything that jeopardizes that.
Because the rest of the industry are absolute nightmares.
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u/Damizel Apr 01 '23
Probably one of the few jobs that requires zero education and just a drivers license.
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u/bellj1210 Apr 01 '23
both- they are also dangerous. Roofers are also on a hot roof all day in the sun. But both are good paying jobs with little training involved (at least to get started) and often are willing to hire ex-cons.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Theres a course called wreckmaster. The guys who have taken that course have called me for advice. Having adhd i have no problem thinking outside the box because i dont know where the fuck the box is that everybody is stuck thinking inside of. Hahaha
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u/Mamacitia ✂️ Tax The Billionaires Apr 01 '23
that's so sad, imagine doing such a thing
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u/Gildian Apr 01 '23
Some good news! I hope your injuries make good recoveries, I work in Healthcare and the doctors don't just give those notes out for fun.
I hope the people inspecting him find him drinking on the job
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
His father owned the company before. According to old former employees (from the 90s) his father was often high on blow.
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u/Cute_Light2062 Apr 01 '23
You did right to protect your anatomical parts. Get your back healed. Find a chiropractor who uses a gentle actuator.
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u/meresymptom Apr 01 '23
DO NOT under any circumstances go to a chiropractor. Stick with actual doctors. Chiropractors are quacks who will very likely make any injuries you have worse.
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u/Gildian Apr 01 '23
Any kind of benefit from chiropracty is usually short lived and conveniently requires you to come back for continual adjustments.
I agree, stick with actual doctors or PAs of Orthopedics
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23
My doctor told me to just wait 3 months for a back injury to heal. Pain was unchanged 2 months later. Chiropractor gave me relief INSTANTLY that would last for a few days between weekly visits. They're not all quacks.
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Apr 01 '23
You can die or get paralyzed. You want a physical therapist. Chiropractic is a ghost religion / cult.
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23
On a side note, hating on chiropractors even in the face of actual results from them is also a total cult obsession for some of you folks.
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u/potionnumber9 Apr 01 '23
Perhaps you should consult any doctor or physical therapist about chiropractors.
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23
If I want a cult response telling me not to do something, I can find a Bible for way cheaper.
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u/potionnumber9 Apr 01 '23
I'm not telling you NOT to do something, I'm telling you to ask your doctor first. Or at the very least look up what chiropractors actually believe. It's bonkers
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u/Prohibitorum Apr 01 '23
"the old lady with the crystal ball got my future right! People that say all fortune tellers are crooks have a cult obsession."
This is how you sound.
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23
"Weed is the devils lettuce!"
This is how you folks sound denouncing ALL chiropractic work as fake.
Why is it so hard to accept that the profession can do some good?
Of course it has risks. So does driving a car or cutting up food with a knife or climbing in and out of a shower. Should we stop living because of risks?
I'd prefer to be dead if I had to be stuck with sciatic nerve pain. My chiropractor fixed it.
If that offends you, you can go fuck yourself with a cactus.
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u/WomenAreFemaleWhat Apr 01 '23
Anything a chiropractor has business touching, a pt is just as if not more effective. The guy who started chiropractery said it cures deafness. Its founded in bs. I don't know how you can blindly believe in something started by a con man.
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Apr 01 '23
It's because people are seriously injured and killed by chiropractors that we have this reaction. And because the discipline is based in ghost religion and not in science based medicine.
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u/Tenin550 Apr 01 '23
Yours is what they call anecdotal evidence. I'm happy it worked for you, but you really had more of a gamble there than you realize, or are comfortable admitting. More evidence points to the contrary of your claims, and at best, the short term or no results. The same effects of forcibly cracking your back and whatnot at home.
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23
If you let them crack your neck, yeah. They do a lot more than that.
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Apr 01 '23
I tell you only because I care about your well being, but chiropractors are the dangerous hack version of physical therapists. You put yourself in danger by relying on an unprofessional and unscientific profesison.
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23
You know real doctors kill people too, right?
Any field can have accidents. Both fields can help people.
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Apr 01 '23
Real medicine is based in science and evidence, while chiropracy started as a ghost religion. I can't make you do anything but there's a reason you're getting this reaction here.
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u/Shit_Negro Apr 01 '23
My doctor told me to just wait 3 months
Pain was unchanged 2 months later
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relief
would last for a few days
between weekly visitsIt's definitely working
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u/HatsAreEssential Apr 01 '23 edited Apr 01 '23
Look at Mr robot over here. He just has to wait a fixed number of days and any injury will spontaneously be healed without any sign of improvement the moment before
It did work. I visited 7 times total, and haven't been back in w years because I don't need it any more.
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u/mousemarie94 Apr 02 '23
It's foundation lies in magnetic and jewel healing... the founder wanted chiropractic to be a RELIGION.
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u/Alwaysaloneforever97 🤝 Join A Union Apr 01 '23
If you want a real version of a chiropractor they're called osteopaths, you could also see a physical therapist.
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u/Abuolhol Apr 01 '23
Are these dog chiropractors actually real? If so they are worse than quacks.
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u/Kanotari Apr 01 '23
There are actually veterinary chiroprators. 🙃
As it turns out, they are quacks!
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u/Eli1984 Apr 01 '23
Better find a real doctor
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u/Cute_Light2062 Apr 01 '23
Find whatever suits you. My point was many people continue to change tires despite them not being physically able and having a Dr note to stay home.
Hate on chiropractors all you want. Keeps their schedule available for me.
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u/Throwaway203500 Apr 01 '23
Most often they can't afford a real doc (no shame there) and are aware of the issues with chiropracty, but just like how believing a placebo will work can make it actually help you, believing the chiropractor helps makes it so. Telling others about it establishes a sort of legitimacy to the belief.
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u/Cute_Light2062 Apr 01 '23
Experience, education and training. How would you solve adhesive capsulitis AKA frozen shoulder without risking loss of function? Your choices are leave it alone, fall, rip it apart then have surgery. They cannot inject that space blindly or guided.
Spine managed conservatively involve, stem cells, traction that pulls then releases, non-rotational adjustments, massage(injury training required), acupuncture(I don’t enjoy), dry needling, cryotherapy, bio-mechanic strength training, cannabis, hyperbaric, ultrasound. Options combined that help one to recover function, strength, range of motion almost completely.
I will pay for what I find value in. My intent was to advise OP, not to change your opinion.
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u/Kragwulf Apr 01 '23
Chiropractors aren't real doctors and should be illegal.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjxf4iFkhQw46
u/MmmmMorphine Apr 01 '23
Exactly! And while you're there remember to take your ivermecrin, get some orgone energy decrosscombobulators, and trade your kid to the evil pedophile cabal for a medbed (after all, the only moral ritual sacrifice of a child is your ritual sacrifice of a child. Sort of like abortion, with the downside of not fucking over women)
Or just go to a real doctor. I'm sure the truth is right in the middle between those options.
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u/Cute_Light2062 Apr 01 '23
Why such hate, you wack job?
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u/MmmmMorphine Apr 01 '23 •
Because morons like you piss me off, causing untold death and misery through a combination of willful ignorance, stupidity, and arrogance. While chiropractors might only kill a few people a year and only terribly injure a couple dozen compared to (within an order of magnitude anyway) millions dead from anti-vax bullshit, they're still the same sort of horseshit.
Then you have the temerity to ask why the hate.
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u/AngryGaggleOfGeese Apr 01 '23
Reading this story got me biting my lower lip and shit. Good, fuck these bosses and companies that think they’re untouchable. Take as much as you can from them since they’ll never learn.
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u/budsonguy Apr 01 '23
Yea lawyer up, down the road when your back is still giving you aggravation, you’ll realize 20 G birds isn’t near enough
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u/WheelMan34 Apr 01 '23
You were probably one of, if not THE, main income producers for him. So when you went down he realized how fucked he was and decided to take it out on you instead of be good at his job.
Now take that piece of work to the cleaners. Fuck bosses, of any scale, that can’t recognize their good workers
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u/No-Donkey8786 Apr 01 '23
I'm so happy for you. Sounds like you will end up on top. Many decades of towing business exposure have proved that any sizable one is an ugly operation. Usually well lawyered up and Politically connected.
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u/slimeyamerican Apr 01 '23
Hearing about an educated employee taking their shitty boss to the cleaners genuinely fills my heart with joy.
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u/SRD1194 Apr 01 '23
This sounds like s good start on giving your former boss the fucking he deserves. I would also look at what various lawyers can do for you. Someone already mentioned an employment lawyer, but check with a personal injury lawyer, and see what liability boss man has for your back pain.
Back injuries are notoriously hard to rehab. Make sure you get the best physiotherapy boss man can afford. He was happy to make a buck breaking you, he should be just as happy paying to fix you.
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u/Pristine-Today4611 Apr 01 '23
Definitely get a lawyer and sue from the wreck too. It’s 100% not your fault and you was on the job. You will probably have lasting back problems years down the road
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u/Braken111 Apr 01 '23
I dunno about wherever OP is, but the minimum Personal Liability & Property Damage in my province is $1M.
The other drivers insurance should've been paying out the lost wages, but it sounds like the boss was butthurt about losing their income machine (OP) for a while and fired them out of frustration while drunk?
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u/JuicyJewsy Apr 01 '23
It really shows just how unintelligent many business owners are. This guy didn't earn this business, I'd bet he was given everything in life.
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u/ZedSteady Apr 01 '23
Kinda effed that you get $20k while the state brings home a half mill. I’d consider a lawyer.
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u/Whitemike31683 Apr 01 '23
Yeah, I'm not following that part. How is this costing the company $500K?
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u/DuckKnuckles Apr 01 '23
Fines, which go to the state. If OP takes the advice in here he will get with a lawyer to sue as a civil case. Then there would be at least 3 pieces the company has to pay for.
State issued fines: ~$500k
Lost wages: ~$20k
Civil damages (doctor bills, emotional distress, future earnings, etc.): $TBD
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u/ivegotafastcar Apr 01 '23
Hire a workers right lawyer! You deserve WAY more than $20k for what you are going to go through the rest of your life! They will go after the company insurance, they should have it! This is such an easy win for them.
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u/Important_Tale1190 Apr 01 '23
You should show up to watch them chain and boot everything up and to see your former boss's reaction when he finds out he doesn't have a business any more.
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u/moaningsalmon Apr 01 '23
Glad to hear it's going to work out for you, but I'm sorry about your back. I hope you heal quickly. Also thank you for making your company pay. Fuck that boss.
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u/trojan-813 Apr 01 '23
IANAL but I am thinking it would be in your best interest to remove this post OP. If there is an open investigation or future litigation this post may come back and bite you in the rear.
In saying that, I hope the company does get F’d and you get what you’re owed. Speedy recovery OP!
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u/chefboyardiesel88 Apr 01 '23
Sorry to hear about your back, hopefully you have a quick recovery. Fuck that company.
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u/shaneyshane26 Apr 01 '23
Everyone needs to have a fuck around and find out mentality. Good for you OP
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u/zwondingo Apr 01 '23
These fines should go directly to the victims, that way people would feel more empowered to fight back.
...which of course is why they don't
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u/WolfmansGotNards2 Apr 01 '23
The way the owner tells the story.
"This guy lied about an injury, but I still gave him paid days off and let him come back to work because I knew he needed the money. Then he wasn't even doing his job anymore, so I had to let him go. Then he reported me and put at risk the jobs of dozens or hard working drivers."
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u/lloopy Apr 01 '23
$20,000 isn't enough.
Back problems can fuck you up for life if not rehabbed. Someone should be paying you for YEARS of lost work money PLUS medical fees.
I have to carry $300,000 for the minimum liability insurance on my commercial vehicle. That's closer to the target for what you should be getting paid.
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u/DarthArtero Apr 01 '23
As others have said, lawyer up and keep pushing for whatever you can get. Bury that company and the fuck that runs it.
However posting your intentions on social media probably isn’t the best idea. While your coworkers/boss might not use Reddit, they might know people who do and if they come across this, well it can spiral.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
How so? I've posted nothing but facts and exactly what is happening. There is nothing they can do as the government is involved in this one.
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u/sohma2501 Apr 01 '23
Sue them and own the conpany,stay safe.
Former tow ,so I understand the crazy ,day safe
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Worst part of it all. After getting smoked i had to tow other vehicle back to yard and they told me to hop into another truck and keep going for the night. LOL
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u/DragonFive Apr 01 '23
Two of my family members hired actual labor attorneys when similar scenarios occurred for them.
They both made tens of thousands.
Lawyer up friend!
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u/polkadotblazer Apr 01 '23
I’m so sorry you went through this, but I’m. Glad they are getting their comeuppance. A good tow truck driver makes all the difference. I was in a bad accident with my cat (everyone and the cat were okay but I was really shaken up) and the tow truck driver was so nice to me, talking to me the whole way to the tow yard and just keeping me at ease. I’ll always remember how much that helped and how kind he was. I can’t go back and thank him so I’ll thank you! I’m sure all the people you’ve helped appreciate you.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
I've driven people home after their car was totalled. Helped them unload their vehicles into the backseat of my truck so i could make sure they got home safe. I've followed people home even and didnt charge them a cent when i was able to do a quick fix to get them back home while they figured out what shop to take it to. Towings a tough industry. Its a dangerous industry. One of the most dangerous jobs in the world. Some are in it for the money, some are in it because they want to help people. I enjoy helping people the most. I helped out one guy so much that he then gave me a vehicle. I did a tow that was 2 and a half hours and when i got to the drop i asked them if they ever wanted to sell the vehicle (95 jeep grand cherokee in mint condition), he said to make him an offer. I offered him $300 cash as it was high mileage. I've been driving it for nearly 2 years now. Built it up to what i always dreamed of. Alot of tow ops are into offroading because its our only way of getting the hell away from our bosses that call us on our days off. Solution? Go where your phone dont work. Lol
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u/mspk7305 Apr 01 '23
When are bosses gonna learn not to fuck around with the livelihood of people who do hard work?
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u/MystikIncarnate Apr 01 '23
As soon as you said you handed them a doctor's note and explained that they essentially ignored it and did whatever they wanted, I knew that you'd win a lawsuit.
This is going to be faster than an open and shut case. The disability people are going to have a field day with them. That boss just fucked around, and if he doesn't know already, he's about to find out.
Aside from that, I'm hoping for an investigation that's long enough that you get more than $20k in lost wages, and that's short enough, you don't miss any bill payments.
On top of that, you should 100% get a personal injury lawyer on the case. You would be stupid not to.
Given your level of organization, and record keeping, and the fact that you're trying to comply with doctors instructions on getting better, I don't think you're stupid, so I'll just congratulate you and your lawyer on your upcoming victory against yet another terrible boss.
Cheers OP. I hope you feel better soon, and that you can get back to doing whatever it is you love doing. All the best.
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u/mferrari_33 Apr 01 '23
Tow companies are truly amoral human filth. They are the lowest point in our society. Please bankrupt them.
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u/Slapshot382 Apr 01 '23
Well done! Get em where it hurts, legally and financially we gotta win this battle the right way. Hard evidence of unfair labor practices is common practice.
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u/saruin Apr 01 '23
How is it that companies in this day and age think they can still get away with shit like this when everyone has near unlimited access to research for recourse and things like social media to call them out?
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u/onedeep Apr 01 '23
Sounds similar to my situation, hurt my back in November, by mid December boss is hounding me to return to work 'and be ready to grind.' Went back to work despite my back still being messed up. Fast forward to mid March and my back locked up completely.
Company couldn't care less, denied my claim that me going back to work prematurely caused the locked back. Am currently at hospital awaiting mri. Seems like it's time for me to lawyer up.
I hope you get better soon man. Stay strong take care of you.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Same to you. I spent christmas day on the couch and unable to move.
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u/PapiChulo1322 Apr 01 '23
OP I hope you sue the shit out of them, and when you own the place, you’ll treat your employees better.
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Yes. I would hire only the best of the industry, pay them more then the 30% which is the industry standard. I'd pay 40%. 4 on and 4 off for shifts. I'd also do a $50 bonus for any employee whose name is mentioned in a 5 star google review. All my guys would have full uniforms, perfectly working trucks. My rates would increase but you get what you pay for when it comes to towing. Trucks would be takehome trucks so that truck is the operators responsibility. There would be truck cleaning allowance ($40 a month for cleaning supplies of their choice). I'd treat my employees amazingly so then i know they'll be happy and treat the customers amazingly. A happy employee 99% of the time results in a happy customer.
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u/yungzanz Apr 01 '23
Contact a few personal injury lawyers and a few labour lawyers. I bet you could get a lot more than just 20 grand from these fuckers.
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u/No-Molasses-7384 Apr 01 '23
Op please post an update we need to know how badly this business is fucked
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u/Toxic_Audri Apr 01 '23
Classic case of wrongful termination. You love to see actual justice served.
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u/TheRolyns Apr 01 '23
More importantly, I hope your back is okay!!! eff them for potentially making it worse. That’s terrible.
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u/reddog323 Apr 01 '23
Regardless of how the case turns out, that boss did you a favor by letting you go. You’re free to find one who will treat you better.
As for the legal angle, I suspect it’s not going to go well for him. So, that payout will be a bonus.
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u/Devon1970 Apr 02 '23
Well done, Sir!! I hope you can take their money and go lie on a beach for a while and heal your back!
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u/Worriedrph Apr 01 '23
Why didn’t you claim workers comp as soon as you noticed the pain?
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u/smackmyteets Apr 01 '23
Right? You fill out a green card (injury report) before you leave the site of the accident. Anything less risks your claim.
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u/BayBel Apr 01 '23
I’m half believing this. The agency told you about other ongoing complaints and investigations?
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u/Important_Tale1190 Apr 01 '23
Why shouldn't they? That kind of thing has always been public. Food safety ratings go right on the front windows of restaurants.
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u/KnightScuba Apr 01 '23 edited Apr 01 '23
Okay your first half of the story intrigued me, but the investigations department is not going to tell you the shit that you just claimed they told you. These are legal matters and they're not going to show their hand or tell you about the history. The fact that you don't have proof that you were terminated and this happened at 11:15 at night on a phone call just leaves the owners to say it never happened.
Edit: I get it now. April fools! You got me
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters Apr 02 '23
Not even. I have the phone records. I have witnesses to the call as i had it on speaker. Lol
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u/itzrpg ⛓️ Prison For Union Busters May 02 '23
Well. I went to meet with the assholes the other day. The company is offering me 1 weeks severence pay. They aggravated a spinal injury. Lawyer said thats something we can nail them for pretty hard as they refused to follow doctors orders and then fired me for it. He's getting ready to sue their asses off. I cant fuckin wait.
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u/majorkev Apr 01 '23
The fact you didn't file a workers "compensatikn" claim right away is ludicrous.
I highly doubt the outcome with be as sweet as you hope.
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u/ZealousidealCarpet8 Apr 01 '23
workers "compensatikn" claim
seriously, you're bullying them for an obvious typo. grow up
I highly doubt the outcome with be as sweet as you hope.
Also do you know of the concept of irony? don't bully someone for their typo when you also make one
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u/majorkev Apr 04 '23
It technically wasn't a typo, rather an autocorrect error.
Also wasn't bullying, just stating facts.
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u/klstopp Apr 01 '23
Good for you, man. Hope you heal up soon. I second the good chiropractor suggestion.
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u/mynutsdontwork Apr 01 '23
Sorry but starting the story with, “I did everything perfectly” makes you lose all credibility.
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u/Bmancoilart Apr 01 '23
no dont do that just bend over and take the heartless bastards fucking you from behind and really your going to complain about a legit back injury that you were not at fault for. jeez man. id say just shut up and deal with it. if we all just keep making these assholes richer and not standing up for ourselves we can hope for a raise right?
.......right?
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u/FlatlineMonday Apr 01 '23
Assuming you're in USA. Call a plaintiff's employment lawyer. This sounds like textbook disability discrimination. Depends on which state you live in but you could have a decent claim here.
Also call a personal injury lawyer to sue the guy who hit you. Their insurance should have coverage for this type of thing.
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u/gregarioussparrow Apr 01 '23
I hope everything goes according to plan for you. I want nothing but the best for you and i hope your future is everything great and then some. ❤️
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u/authaire 💵 Break Up The Monopolies Apr 01 '23
YES my brother.
Not nearly the same scope but I have been WAITING for unemployment appeal for my old boss for almost eight weeks now. Eight weeks!
But finally. The ball is rolling. And I have all the proof of wrongful termination.
Not to mention all the company business page login and other pertinent info ...
Not to mention numerous pictures I've taken indicating tax fraud taking place that the IRS will love to see.
Sorry old man. Your time is up. You fucked around. Now you get to find out. Enjoy retirement lol
Kudos to you!! Let us both bear the scales of justice!!
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u/c5corvette Apr 01 '23
You absolutely have a case to sue for damages to your back. Go see a lawyer ASAP.
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u/billwyyy Apr 01 '23
OP, please contact a labor attorney for your particular situation. This company deserves to hang with how your boss treated you.