Its not really my fault but I feel bad anyway...

I guess I would feel bad that this happened to the other workers. But, I would not feel responsible. The reason the lawyer told the general contractor about it, is so that what happened to your husband would not happen to the others. Also they don't want people working for them that have no insurance and that don't take care of the workers.

I feel sorry for the guys who lost their jobs; BUT, working for someone who does not have workmans comp is VERY dangerous. If he is cutting corners by not having the insurance what other "corners" is he cutting? Also, if he does not have workman's comp and they get hurt or disabled on the job, they could lose everything. Without workman's comp they have nothing to cover medical expenses, lost time, or even disability payments if they are never able to work again. Social security only covers permanent disability and then ONLY after a minimum of 6 months - how many people can afford to go with out work for 6 months or more AND have to pay medical bills and/or a lawyer?

I would feel bad for the guys...but still in all he needed to carry insurance...here in Minnesota it's a law..now your husband is out of work and in debt....that should have all been taken care of...I bet the guy made enough money to pay for workers comp..... he just didn't want to part with the money. So bad for all the workers...hopefully the contractor will pick them up and hire them.

Ofcourse I would feel bad for the other guys out of work. But, this is just one more reason to sure this guy. He shouldn't have a crew working without workmen's comp for them. In my state he could get into alot of trouble. And if you sue him maybe it will help for your state to have the same laws.

It is not your husband's fault that his boss Chris was irresponsible. In construction people do get hurt sometimes and the boss should have insurance to take care of the crew in case of accidents like this. I think Chris is obligated to pay the medical bills since your husband got hurt on the job. I know you feel bad for the other workers, but Chris should be the one to blame since he does not have insurance.

Oh sorry for your husband. But I also pity the innocent workers. I can understand why you feel bad because you and your husband are the one who cause this people to lose their jobs. Well Chris(your husbands' boss, right?) deserves it as he didn't provide insurance to the workers. Well I just hope those guys will soon find another work.

While I feel badly for the guys, this will force the employer to straighten up his act. It could actually work out to the benefit of the other guys. So try not to feel badly. You guys might end up saving other people the same trouble you're in now because of that guy.

Yes. I would feel bad for Hubby's co workers but not for the boss. The boss Should have had insurance! I'm glad you got an lawyer!

hhi LovingMyBabies oh yes I would be sorry for the guys but not for Chris as he had it coming the idiot trying to cut corners.Hope your husband's hand will heal soon. yes I would be sorry for the other guys as they have families to support but you guys did what you had to do thats for sure.

I know you feel bad, or even uncomfortable with the other guys, but that's beside the point. The issue was that the boss had no workers comp insurance. And it's unfortunate that your husband had to get into an accident before this issue was brought to light. Now he may be paying a lot more, just because he wanted to save on some premiums.

I would feel bad also. But if that contractor does not have workers comp, then I bet he is a fly by night company and will not be around long at all, meaning the other guys would have been out of work anyway.

So if I understand it well.. your husband (Chris) had an accident. You took a lawyer to get the medical bills payed, the contractor or lawyer? found out your husband and most other workers had no insurance and now they are all jobless? I assume nobody payed for the medical bills? The contractor doesn't need to pay anything? This is a hard one. I don't know what the contract says. If the job been done safely. Where there safety rules at all? If it comes to a health insurance I assume everybody is responsible for himself. The fact they all are kicked out (is the lawyer allowed to do so?) has surely to do with the kind of job and the risks involved. The crew should be aware of that. Especially if they have a family. As proved by now you could have need an insurance. Especially since the contractor doesn't seem to care about the workers their health and don't has an insurance for them. It's hard to say I would not feel quilty although I don't think there is reason for it. But I would fight on a bit longer to find out who has which rights and if it's possible to get something payed. It is already worse enough as it is.

I am feel sorry for your husband... And to the people got kicked out too... Your a nice woman, u still have compassion to those people who got kicked out even your husband is injured now! *thumb up*