It appears that this gentleman’s employment was terminated for no good reason, other than he had difficulty in doing the job he was hired to do (Granted we don’t know everything about his case, history, etc.). For most jurisdictions, I would imagine (hope) that the employer is required by law to find other employment for him via vocational training – that is one benefit of worker’s comp that we all should be entitled to. I would agree that the suicide is a bit of a stretch in terms of compensibility. However, I would have to side with the employee’ estate here, versus the employer.
If they had provide this opportunity to him, there wouldn’t be a discussion about this case.
I agree with you. Cause my hubby committed suicide in 2007 cause of depression from injuries and losing his job. He lost the use of his arms and was always in pain. During the 3 years of fighting and working with comp. He could not take it anymore and he killed himself. I think as his wife, me and his son (8 yearsold) should get whatever benifits was due to him. He gave his company 13 years they owe him or now me and my son!!!!
my husband committed suicide in feb 2008 because of all the pain and suffering he had from a bad injury he got while working 5 years ago .been fighting all these years.finally got his money every month which couldnt compare to his normal salary. then in june 08 they got a insurance doctor to lie and say there was nothing wrong with him which made his depression worst they stopped his payments. so you tell me a hard working man his whole for his wife and 4 children treated like nothing would kill himself. its because of all the ruthless people out there that have no clue about anything. and who suffers now all of the loves ones that are left behind while workers comp destorys another family.
When a man feels cornered and has nothing to offer, there is little incentive to live. If there is no insurance, there would be less incentive for suicide. Rewarding suicides increase the risk of further suicides. Free retraining programs with welfare checks during training is money better spent than providing welfare checks.
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Thanks for the compliment Saints Fan. You should be more worried about me being a juror of yours….
It appears that this gentleman’s employment was terminated for no good reason, other than he had difficulty in doing the job he was hired to do (Granted we don’t know everything about his case, history, etc.). For most jurisdictions, I would imagine (hope) that the employer is required by law to find other employment for him via vocational training – that is one benefit of worker’s comp that we all should be entitled to. I would agree that the suicide is a bit of a stretch in terms of compensibility. However, I would have to side with the employee’ estate here, versus the employer.
If they had provide this opportunity to him, there wouldn’t be a discussion about this case.
Firstly, research the case, know the facts, know the timeline, know the circumstances.
At that point you will have the information needed to make an educated opinion surrounding this case.
FYI, the MSJC has upheld the verdict.
I agree with you. Cause my hubby committed suicide in 2007 cause of depression from injuries and losing his job. He lost the use of his arms and was always in pain. During the 3 years of fighting and working with comp. He could not take it anymore and he killed himself. I think as his wife, me and his son (8 yearsold) should get whatever benifits was due to him. He gave his company 13 years they owe him or now me and my son!!!!
my husband committed suicide in feb 2008 because of all the pain and suffering he had from a bad injury he got while working 5 years ago .been fighting all these years.finally got his money every month which couldnt compare to his normal salary. then in june 08 they got a insurance doctor to lie and say there was nothing wrong with him which made his depression worst they stopped his payments. so you tell me a hard working man his whole for his wife and 4 children treated like nothing would kill himself. its because of all the ruthless people out there that have no clue about anything. and who suffers now all of the loves ones that are left behind while workers comp destorys another family.
When a man feels cornered and has nothing to offer, there is little incentive to live. If there is no insurance, there would be less incentive for suicide. Rewarding suicides increase the risk of further suicides. Free retraining programs with welfare checks during training is money better spent than providing welfare checks.