From what I understand you have to be employed when applying for DI.
But can you be unemployed?
I'm asking for my friends father. He had a great job but was involved in an auto accident (not at fault) and had to undergo major intrusive spine surgery. He stayed in the hospital for three days and the doctors implied that a dura tear occurred during the operation, and he underwent surgery again in the same place. He lost his job because of being unable to work and his job also let their workers comp policy lapse. Obviously with no income his house foreclosed, his stuff in the house went to storage, and he is living in a motel. He will permanently not able to do any physical labor.
Workers comp lapse? Seriously?
Even if he had workers comp, it ONLY covers on the job losses, right?
Is there anything I can do to help them out? I want to be sure I can help, before I even say anything. This man is going through hell right now because of someone else's mistakes.
But can you be unemployed?
I'm asking for my friends father. He had a great job but was involved in an auto accident (not at fault) and had to undergo major intrusive spine surgery. He stayed in the hospital for three days and the doctors implied that a dura tear occurred during the operation, and he underwent surgery again in the same place. He lost his job because of being unable to work and his job also let their workers comp policy lapse. Obviously with no income his house foreclosed, his stuff in the house went to storage, and he is living in a motel. He will permanently not able to do any physical labor.
Workers comp lapse? Seriously?
Even if he had workers comp, it ONLY covers on the job losses, right?
Is there anything I can do to help them out? I want to be sure I can help, before I even say anything. This man is going through hell right now because of someone else's mistakes.