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Originally Posted by Cuz
In certain cases, yes it can be idiotic. When I lived in BC, I was rear ended and it caused me to have back pain that did require physio. In spite of having a legitimate injury backed up by reports from my physiotherapist and doctor, because my accident did not meet the requirements, I was denied my injury claim (the physio was covered, except for a $15 fee per appointment). However, I do agree with the program because it ultimately prevents people from defrauding the insurance system.
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I am kind of bitter because I was injured in an accident and basically got nothing for what I consider a pretty long lasting injury. They little money I got will not cover the pain medicine for the rest of my life let alone anything else.
While I am sure there are people who do scam it shouldn't mean that innocent people who are actually injured eat the short end of the stick. My injury was considered "soft tissue" at the time but I have developed osteoarthritis in my wrist over the years because of that accident and I think that is worth a whole lot more than $4500 lousy dollars. It doesn't bother me a whole lot right now but I can just imagine how it is going to feel when I am 50.