Originally Posted by
Bruce Wrenn
My pet peeve on GoFundMe is law enforcement officers hurt on the job. GoFundMe is set up to cover medical expenses, which Workman's comp already covers, 100%, so somebody is ripping off the public. Getting paid for expenses not incurred, which to me if outright FRAUD!
Bruce, you are fortunate to live in an area that takes such good care of their Law Enforcement Officers. Not every state, county or locality does. In many cases the jurisdiction doesn't have the tax base to pay for the insurance to cover such injuries in the line of duty.
As others have stated there are many expenses not covered even if there is workers compensation.
A big problem is often the claim is delayed. Sometimes the delay is beyond a year. During that time an injured officer may not be able to make their car payment or their mortgage. Should they lose everything just because they were shot or injured in the line of duty?
jtk
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