Seriously Injured Workers Dan & John talk about fighting WorkSafe B.C /pt 1

[AFUMJW]

Good stuff all round John, 1 thing i would change is the blaming yourself. U didn't do the damage 2 U, an ACCIDENT @ work did the damage 2U. U didn't break anything on or in U, the accident did. Do U get what i'm saying John? Please stop saying that " I did this, or I broke that" U had an injury at work which was caused by and accident. U did nothing, U just went 2 work. The unsafe workplace is what caused the injuy, am I right?This sounds like a small thing, 4 me it was huge 2 stop blaming me!

[vandra420]

It's hard not to blame my self. I have been in the trade for 18 years and I know better. I know that I tripped and I know that I fell. I also know that it was a bad accident and it was not my fault but it has changed my life forever. It was not my fault it was a bad case of bad luck. I do hear what you are saying, Thank you for reminding me, we all need to hear this. Peace to all SIW

[onyxescence]

Love it; especially forgetting your train of thought; I know how that is too - there is just SOOOOOO much to get out and so much that has to be said for anyone to see how FKED up they are. Also my place looks as bad are yours with so much paper floating around I can hardly stand to be in and hate to go out to have to come back to it. I think we should all get together and get noticed!!!

[vandra420]

I would like to start a seriously injured support group in Vancouver B.C. SIW need to support each other. We need to talk about our injuries and how we are able to deal with the board.

Lets pick a day and a place. Peace

[onyxescence]

That's what we-tho U may not consider me 'seriously' injured. I developed bilateral tendonitis with RSD/CRPS in my hands and wrists. I can control my symptoms by NOT USING MY HANDS much. That effectively disables me from everything I was trained or experienced to do. I want to join a group against WorkSafe so where do we all meet???sSo I live in Vancouver so

[AFUMJW]

it's been 9 yrs 4 me, 2000. I used to work for SeaSpan int in N Van. I loved my job, I was a cook/Deckhand, I went in to Rehab in Richmond 4 2 mnths...I was in the pain 'clinic and after that didn't work then they sent me to the P.A.C.E. clinic and after that didn't work they sent me home. I now get $ 590/mnth, I used to gross $5000/mnth, you do the math. DO NOT TRUST ANY OF THEM BE SURE UR GP 2

best regards to all.

John Berfelow, please get a hold of me via my email if you can through youtube.

[vandra420]

If you live in Vancouver B.C the downtown east side Vancouver Main& Hastings is were you will find seriously injured workers getting screwed by Worksafe B.C/ WCB. We have to live below the poverty line because that is what our Government allows to happen.

[onyxescence]

I live in Vancouver and have believed for a long time that the DTE is probably full of people who became involved with WorkSafe. Which is why I wonder why groups like Pivot Legal Society don't take up the cause of injured workers further damaged by WorkSafe. How I despise even that name anymore - Work FN Safe BC.

[vandra420]

I have talk to Pivot they only do criminal cases,

Funny we all think Worksafe B.C are criminals so why will they not help us ?

They tell you to go to workers advisory. They are just as bad, my lawyer did good only because of the exposure I caused Fight WorkSafe B.C

[JeannetteNL1966]

I as an injured worker in Ontario understand exactly what you are saying. The abuse by these worker's comp. boards seems to be universal. It is horrid-animals are treated better!!! Truly-you could have your head cut off and WCB/WSIB would say: "tuck it under your arm & come back to work." Sad sad sad the abuse we take-IT MUST BE STOPPED! They care nothing for the injured worker-their only concern is saving MONEY...

[vandra420]

That about sums it up..

[JeannetteNL1966]

Did I read a previous comment of your's correctly-about a 'class action lawsuit' against them? Is that a possibility because if so-I'm in for sure!!! Somehow, some way-they need to be stopped!

[jbird22uu]

@JeannetteNL1966 yes, I want in on a class action law suit...why is no one able to touch the WSIB. I have read the same about injured workers being treated like this all over Canada and the US even. CLASS ACTION LAW SUIT...WILL A LAWYER PLEASE STAND UP AND HELP US OUT? GOD BLESS YOU ALL, KEEP FIGHTING.

[chickennoudlesoup]

haha, ma mom works with worksafe bc..

she says you went to her worrk with a video camera .

[vandra420]

I will be airing the video by the end if the week.. Fighting WorkSafe B.C

[coaldog1]

So how long was it with regards to pain before the WCB used the "predisposed to" and "pre-existing condition" excuses. It's not just the WCB that has to be overhauled it's these so called rehab centres making millions of off injured workers. The government should have provincially run rehab centres that directly bill WCB. It would greatly reduce the number of centres that are bought off by WCB and write what they're told. Keep posting guys. Wish you all the best and thank you.

[vandra420]

All rehab centers hear in Vancouver are some how funded or ran by Worksafe B.C

All of our major hospitals have rehab centers already set in place. The problem is more money can be made in the private sector and that is why the government allows corporations like WorkSafe B.C the power to change laws and write policies. To make money for them.. We can not win.... Fighting Worksafe B.C....

[JUNGLEOFEDEN]

i cant belive that the government has not steped in on these pricks

[drywallrocker]

way to go john the more faces up here the harder it is to denie there is a problem never quit fighting Dan

[vandra420]

Dan is just getting started like all other SIW.. Exposure of the system and how SIW are being treated when dealing with multiple trauma injuries...

WorkSafe B.C case managers are criminals and should be charged for killing and torture seriously injured workers... ENOUGH IS ENOUGH STOP THE MENTAL ABUSE !!! Fighting WorkSafe B.C is the hardest thing I have ever had to do !!!!

[SuperNewf1]

Good to see you Dan. That is it Canada. The truth coming out in public. Thanks John and Dan for exposing these medical frauds against us. And that is exactly what it is, medical fraud on their part. They know guys like us will never be able to work at any labour intensive jobs anymore. That is why they try to kill us with pain, poverty, and stress. We do need to sue the governments in Canada. All of them for allowing these frauds and crimes against us and then knowingly forcing us onto welfare.

[vandra420]

We need a Federal Workers compasation board for Canada .. Different provinces, different policies all the same out comes... DENIED !! Fight for injured workers.... EXPOSE THE TRUTH !!!! Fighting WorkSafe B.C

[CannabisWitch]

WAY TO GO !! I am so proud of you both.

Lorne and I are shooting to be in Vancouver no later than Aug1st. We will call you very soon with our plans.

The Forbes Family.

[vandra420]

More Seriously Injuerd Workers are standing up and telling there story's to the world.. ALL seriously injured workers are treated the same.. Class Action Law Suit against the enemy, WorkSafe B.C is being EXPOSED !! 2010 ins closing in and public attention is needed now.. STAND UP AND FIGHT !!! Help injured workers Fighting WorkSafe B.C....

[JUNGLEOFEDEN]

keep on fighting guys

[vandra420]

More and more SIW need to speak up and fight for there rights.. We will keep fighting until our federal government changes the laws to help multiple injuerd workers recovery from dramatic life changes because of a work place injury.. Fighting Worksafe B.C is the hardest thing I have ever had to do..