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Bad Night Last NIght..............................UPDATED

Original post by FullersBride

So most of you know I'm a Paramedic. Well I was bringing a VERY Sick patient to NYU last night when a car cut-off the ambulance as we were going lights and sirens

My partner slammed on the breaks so we wouldn't hit him and I went flying ( I was standing up get a medication ready). I felt my shoulder POP out and fell backwards. I'll save you some details but I popped my shoulder back in myself, puked from the pain, and we kept going into the city with the patient; we couldn't stop because she was critical.

I went back to my hospital after and was seen in the ER. I sucessfully put my shoulder back in place but I need to go see an Orthopedist tomorrow because I may have sprained the muscles in my rotator cuff or worse case scenario I tore some stuff.

So I'm in a sling and in EXTREME PAIN and I'm getting married in 26 Days

I just pray it is a sprain and I don't need surgery. I'm SOOOOOOO USPET

UPDATE: So I went to the Doctor today. NOT GOOD!!!! I'm out at least 8 weeks from work I may have torn cartiledge. I need to have an MRI done and start physical therapy. If I did tear cartiledge then after the 8 weeks I will need to have reconstructive surgery. I'm so upset. I just talk to workmans compensation and they won't even come close to payin my salary. I can't believe it. I'm buying a ouse in 3 days and getting married in 25 and I'm barely going to get paid. All because some A**Hole decided to cutt-off an ambulance while going lights an sirens. I'm totally devestated right now
BrideInBlue Posted:

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Im so sorry this happened so close to your wedding!
As for workmans comp not paying enough, the only option may be to contact a lawyer and try to get compensated by the stupid person in the other cars insurance.
Whatever happens make sure to take care of yourself first!
FullersBride Posted:

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Posted by BrideInBlue

Im so sorry this happened so close to your wedding!
As for workmans comp not paying enough, the only option may be to contact a lawyer and try to get compensated by the stupid person in the other cars insurance.
Whatever happens make sure to take care of yourself first!



Unfortunately the person in the other car took off and we have no contact information. I'm S**T out of luck now

I'm working on trying to take care of myself
AMJA Posted:

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omg... I'm sooo sorry this happened to you
I would be furious at the idiot that cut the ambulance off.. what @sses out there!
I hope you heal fast. Just focus on going to therapy and hopefully you will get better soon before the wedding!
Hang in there!!!
donegal419 Posted:

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OMG...I am so sorry... who the hell drives like that ... and the fact that they did when an ambulance was clearly speeding with their sirens on... it means get the heck out of the way... not do something stupid!

I wish you a speedy recovery... i am so sorry this is happening to you... and sorry that the worker's comp. is not good. perhaps you can apply for unemployment or disability??? good luck....
twinkletoes807 Posted:

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Posted by FullersBride

UPDATE: So I went to the Doctor today. NOT GOOD!!!! I'm out at least 8 weeks from work I may have torn cartiledge. I need to have an MRI done and start physical therapy. If I did tear cartiledge then after the 8 weeks I will need to have reconstructive surgery. I'm so upset. I just talk to workmans compensation and they won't even come close to payin my salary. I can't believe it. I'm buying a ouse in 3 days and getting married in 25 and I'm barely going to get paid. All because some A**Hole decided to cutt-off an ambulance while going lights an sirens. I'm totally devestated right now



OMG! I am so sorry that you did not hear better news from your Doctor. By any chance do you have AFLAC or some other accident insurance? I know that a lot of firefighters, EMTs/Paramedics get it in addition to their regular insurance. I am a Sergeant, and when I was a cop on patrol, I had it. Is there anyway that you can work in a limited capacity and still get your salary? Can they give you a dispatcher's position even though you are overqualified for it? Lots of hugs and prayers are coming your way sweetie!
MrsQ-in2007 Posted:

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OMG, I'm SOOOO SORRY for your injuries and for your pay problem! I hope somehow it works out money wise for you!!!!! And that you recover well and quickly!!!!
bonitachyc Posted:

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sweetheart i'm sooo sorry! if there's anything we can do please let us know!!!!!!!
Mooshyboo Posted:

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OMG i am sooo sorry sweetie ~ I hope you feel better!
vintagegirl Posted:

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2Be1 Posted:

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OMG I am so sorry to hear this, I can't even imagine how much the situation must s*ck, but be greatful you still have your life which is priceless! I that your healing and recovry will speed itself up
kates Posted:

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im so sorry. you are in my thoughts and prayers!

Dana523 Posted:

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so sorry to hear that!! I hope you get better real soon!!!
Pencils Posted:

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Wow, that so *****. There's nothing your union can do?

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