Man wants worker's comp after killing two women in accident he caused

should he get workman's comp in an accident he caused?

  • yes, he was hurt on the job. irregardless if he caused it or

    Votes: 3 6.7%

  • no he caused the accident by driving recklessly and being distracted

    Votes: 36 80.0%

  • I dont know enough to say either way

    Votes: 6 13.3%
  • Total voters
    45
  • Poll closed .
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..so what if this man is actually a police officer?

Former Illinois State trooper Matt Mitchell is asking the state to compensate him for injuries from a crash in which he hit and killed two Collinsville sisters at triple-digit speeds.

Mitchell was driving 126 mph in busy day-after-Thanksgiving traffic on Interstate 64 near O'Fallon while sending and receiving e-mails and talking to his girlfriend on his cell phone moments before the crash.

Mitchell filed a worker's compensation case on Sept. 13 against the Illinois State Police. The case is pending.
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http://www.bnd.com/2010/09/21/1408366/trooper-asks-for-help-with-his.html#ixzz10HreWWYT
 
I don't know the technicalities of workers comp, but either way, **** this guy.
 
Heh, what an odd country. He must think he can get away with it or he wouldnt bother trying.
 
The poll question should be "Should this mother****er be in jail?"
 
Was he responding to a call? Actually I just saw the rest of the article (stupid ads). I guess he was.
 
Manslaughter, when you are a cop, is apparently no big deal.

After the accident, Mitchell was suspended with pay for nearly two years, drawing his $68,000 annual salary. He resigned from the Illinois State Police after pleading guilty to the criminal charges.

Mitchell pleaded guilty to reckless homicide and reckless driving in exchange for a sentence of 30 months probation.
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I WONDER WHY PEOPLE HATE COPS

Hey anyway if it is proved that he was talking on a cellphone and sending emails (???) while driving 126 miles per hour, not sure why he isn't in jail for life while not getting 2 years pay and not getting workers comp. o right he's a cop

No Limit said:
Was he responding to a call?
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The article says yes, but that there were already cops at the scene. Also, he crossed a divider while driving 126 miles per hour and talking on a cellphone and sending emails. Just to repeat that.
 
No Limit said:
Was he responding to a call?
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Mitchell was responding to an accident near Lebanon, but help already was at the scene of the accident where Mitchell was responding, authorities said.
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yes and no



also I think he's entitled to worker's comp. I may not like it and think he's getting a slap on the wrist because he's a cop I still think he should get worker's comp because it's not conditional on whether it was the person's fault or not
 
oh I didn't know that was true, I thought fault was a condition

Still, he got 2 paid years and 30 months probation. Asking for more is SO COOL OH HOW I RESPECT COPS
 
Erestheux said:
oh I didn't know that was true, I thought fault was a condition
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it would have to be or else the only recourse the inured party would have to get any money while injured is to sue the company for negligence. neligence law suits would go through the roof if insurance was conditional on whether someone caused it or not
 
CptStern said:
yes and no



also I think he's entitled to worker's comp. I may not like it and think he's getting a slap on the wrist because he's a cop I still think he should get worker's comp because it's not conditional on whether it was the person's fault or not
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Is that actually true though? I work around a lot of high voltage, does that mean I can go and purposely electrocute myself then collect work comp off it? I doubt that would be legal.
 
No Limit said:
Is that actually true though? I work around a lot of high voltage, does that mean I can go and purposely electrocute myself then collect work comp off it? I doubt that would be legal.
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Since workers’ compensation mandated benefits without regard to fault or negligence ...
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also..

The California Constitution, Article XIV section 4, sets forth the intent of the people to establish a system of workers' compensation. This section provides the Legislature with the power to create and enforce a complete system of workers' compensation and, in that behalf, create and enforce a liability on the part of any or all employers to compensate any or all of their employees for injury or disability, and their dependents, for death incurred or sustained by said employees in the course of their employment, irrespective of the fault of any employee.
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what it's saying is that worker's comp has an obligation to pay outside of the circumstances that led to the accident; they only care about the paying out part. the company could probably sue but it would be a hard fought battle as the act was meant to protect workers not companies


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Workers_compensation
 
He killed two people and gets what amounts to two years of paid holidays during which he is on probation and is entitled to extra money because he injured himself. That's a mighty fine legal system ye got there.
 
Stormy said:
Heh, what an odd country. He must think he can get away with it or he wouldnt bother trying.
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Pretty much. Paperwork in offices says that you can claim for worker's comp, even if the accident is your fault. If found to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can halve your compensation.

Hopefully he will be denied on principle, but I doubt it :(
 
Sooooo... 30 years in jail for having sex with an underage boy... 30 months probation for killing two people in a car accident that was totally his fault.

Have I got it all right?

Also, from what you said Stern, technically he should get workers comp. However if it came down to personal opinion, no way in hell this guy should be getting anything.
 
yea, worker's comp is a no-fault insurance. If you're hurt on the job, even if what you were doing was stupid, worker's comp still covers you.

Although this cop, from what I understand, is also receiving paid leave...which to me should mean he isn't eligible to receive worker's comp since he'll still be getting his salary and the point of worker's comp is to help people pay their expenses while they aren't working.
 
A couple years ago a police officer in my hometown accidentally shot his partner in the back while handling a handgun. He had no charges brought against him except being asked to retire, and now receives a $1000 monthly pension and health benefits from the county for life.

Worker's comp, that's cool too!
 
Mitchell was driving 126 mph in busy day-after-Thanksgiving traffic on Interstate 64 near O'Fallon while sending and receiving e-mails and talking to his girlfriend on his cell phone moments before the crash.
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Why does he think he deserves compensation?
 
Stern is a teacher. Look at his ****ing poll - just look at it. What a ****ing wreck.

For shame. First of all, anyone using the word irregardless should not be a teacher.
 
I havent been a teacher in over a decade. irregardless of your point I was an art teacher not a word nazi. nevertheless your little game of one-upmanship is a clear attempt to embiggen yourself to the community at my expense
 
It explains your use of the word irregardless.
 
If he wasn't a police officer he'd be in jail right now serving at least 3 years for manslaughter.
 
Wow... This is right in my backyard... Honestly, people drive like ****ing idiots.

First of all, he shouldn't have been on the phone when he's going 124 ****ing miles per hour. Retarded?

Secondly, he killed two people. regardless if he was at work or not, two people are dead as a direct result of his actions.

Third, if he can't connect these dots he's either an idiot, or a scumbag, and either way should not be allowed in public.
 
CptStern said:
I havent been a teacher in over a decade. irregardless of your point I was an art teacher not a word nazi. nevertheless your little game of one-upmanship is a clear attempt to embiggen yourself to the community at my expense
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Whatever dude, I think you're pretty cool man. I mess with everyone equally.

I don't understand why irregardless has such a grip on society when it's not a word. Several other people pointed this out, are they trying to one-up you? Clearly, in all of your years, you should have been corrected on this repeatedly, none the less. This is the point, I think, of pointing it out. Do note, the running joke is, that if you say irregardless, everything you say is invalidated.

But mostly, I decided to comment because you tend to give others a hard time about their grammar, when yours is atrocious, you must admit (at least in application, not in potential, I'll assume). Mine isn't perfect, I'm aware of this, by the way.

I remembered about two years ago you said you were a teacher, and I was bewildered by this. So, I thought I'd provoke you to get some answers, which worked. (you were an art teacher).

I have no need to win myself over to the community, as you suggest. I mess with people that need a messin'.

Regards.
 
VirusType2 said:
Whatever dude, I think you're pretty cool man. I mess with everyone equally.

I don't understand why irregardless has such a grip on society when it's not a word. Several other people pointed this out, are they trying to one-up you? Clearly, in all of your years, you should have been corrected on this repeatedly, none the less. This is the point, I think, of pointing it out. Do note, the running joke is, that if you say irregardless, everything you say is invalidated.

But mostly, I decided to comment because you tend to give others a hard time about their grammar, when yours is atrocious, you must admit (at least in application, not in potential, I'll assume). Mine isn't perfect, I'm aware of this, by the way.

I remembered about two years ago you said you were a teacher, and I was bewildered by this. So, I thought I'd provoke you to get some answers, which worked. (you were an art teacher).

I have no need to win myself over to the community, as you suggest. That's pathetic. I mess with people that need a messin'.

Regards.
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dude I was being sarcastic
 
he was fired I dont think he collects anything. except pension when he retires at 65
 
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