
Financial help post work accident
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Hiya, I'm Piotr. Father, husband, welder, CNC operator and an industrial accident survivor. I am humbly asking for help as on June 2, 2021, I nearly lost my life on the job when a 500lbs wall fell on me fracturing my c4 vertebrae, manubrium, and causing serious damage to my knees. I now suffer from PTSD and chronic pain as a result. Abrupt, loud noises send me into panic attacks. I am working hard to overcome both of these struggles, but Workman's Compensation has been less than helpful in terms of mental health care as well as physical healthcare, not to mention the 'compensation' does not cover our bills. It has been a year and I have yet to see a psychiatrist for the PTSD caused by the accident despite my asking since last august.
I've lost out on nearly $4,000 a month because of my inability to work. We are at risk of losing our home and struggling to make ends meet.
Since the accident, I have been home alone taking care of our toddler, which I am grateful for, but it has been taxing on me physically. She's my little physical therapy buddy and likes to do exercises with her daddy. I've only recently been able to start taking her to the park.
It has really humbled me to have to ask for help like this, but we have no other choice. I've worked incredibly hard my entire life and found a career I loved in set construction. Now, I am faced with uncertainty and the daunting task of changing careers.
Despite the stress and difficulties we are trudging through, we are in good spirits and finding creative outlets. I've started exposing our daughter to piano and guitar. She loves her crayons and markers. She loves to listen to music and dance. She keeps me going, day in and day out.
Thank you to everyone who shares this, donates, and sends love of any kind our way.
Organizer

Piotr Broadoak
Organizer
Los Angeles, CA