Lafayette officer's medical expenses not covered by the city

A GoFundMe was created for a Lafayette police officer who was shot in the line of duty to cover her medical expenses.
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[@SonyaHudson]

There is absolutely no way that I would police for an agency that can't assure me that if I am hurt while in the line of duty, I will be fully covered. Sorry.

[@kimt1054]

You can't find out until you need it. It's awful.

[@wannabetrucker7475]

That is bullsh*t, these people put their lives on the line.

[@frankb6333]

Not police...it's the State's Workers Comp laws that apply to EVERYONE.

[@christianwolf68]

@@wannabetrucker7475 they are the police, not the military. we all can get insurance, so can they

[@uawsux]

any more of the people that join a police force are just doing it to dominate because they want to bully somebody they want to push them around why would a woman maybe she's related to somebody maybe she just wants a job I think this agency ought to be investigated for how many rights they violated there are other female police that have entertained the notion of a brothel....

[@jbwiley2884]

What the Hell kind of bull.... Is this!?😡

[@Kuulei265]

Infuriating, isn’t it. Meanwhile people who do nothing get their care covered. HOW is this allowed!!! I’m mad!!

[@dgw2490]

Now what if the entire first responders decided to quit because of this foolishness! Pay her bills!!!

[@peach495]

@@lulud7540 I would. You'd have to be an idiot to work for a State that doesn't protect their first responders.

[@dgw2490]

@@lulud7540 If I had it, I would. Now if it was you....I would love to hear your stance then. God bless ya!

[@Trollemharder]

@@lulud7540 What kind of ridiculous hate fueled nonsense is this. She was shot in the Line of duty and the city is responsible for her medical bills. If the thought of a go fund me to help with costs offends you, then thats your problem and your problem only. So again , why all the hate ?

[@joerivas9847]

@@Trollemharder Hes probably a leftard defund the popo type.......

[@johnbelow578]

@@lulud7540black

[@wckedliz]

This should be covered. Shame on government not taking care of their injured PD

[@OnceShy_TwiceBitten]

@@lulud7540 why?

[@Trollemharder]

@@OnceShy_TwiceBitten because it's some petty troll that likes harassing people .

[@saber005]

Why don't you chip in and help pay?

[@mattschehr163]

@@lulud7540 it is covered by the police unions insurance hater

[@drowe2]

Turk182!

[@Jilliebrown]

My husband was a Deputy and was hurt on duty. We had to get an attorney to get all his medical needs covered. It’s not right!!!

[@EyeofDeborah]

They don't care about homeless vets why would they care about cops?

[@christianwolf68]

no agency really cares for us. they put up a nice puff piece or a facade that they do. but far to many brothers and sisters are forgotten about

[@tahjjj1488]

So….She can risk her literal life but not be assured of insurance coverage?!!!! Shame. Shame!!!!!!!!

[@bradcrosier1332]

Police officer doesn’t even make the top twenty most dangerous jobs, being beaten out by such dangerous jobs as lumberjack, utility lineman, delivery drivers, and school crossing guards. Quit buying the blue-line lies. FTPOSP.

[@Feed_the_Kitty_a_Hotdog]

Sue, that should be covered under workman’s comp. They tried to do the same $hit to my dad in Minnesota back in the late 90s after he had a heart attack on duty and he sued his department. Ended up with a $65,000 settlement, they let him bleed out all his sick time over 1 year and he medically retired and was allowed to pay out of pocket for his health insurance to carry a good plan until he passed away 20 years later.

[@TheRealdal]

She needs a workers comp lawyer

[@jeanf8998]

Workers comp doesn’t pay anything!!!

[@TheRealdal]

@@jeanf8998 the lawyer can find the state that pays for the rehab for her

[@joettabaker-fry932]

This is absolutely absurd. An attorney needs to get ahold of this case and take it and Sue the living daylights out of everyone involved in this. This is ridiculous.

[@MilesAndCounting]

Our nation should be ashamed by how we treat veterans and other professionals in service positions. So embarrassing!

[@Room1sixtyfive]

We should be more embarrassed by the way these so called professionals treat citizens.

[@HawksDiesel]

​@@Room1sixtyfive bingo!!

[@bobthetitanic]

Those are not remotely the same thing.

[@eugemorin7786]

WHAT ?!!!!! Hurt while on duty and the city or the union are not paying for her ?!! Disgusting just disgusting

[@jimmyaber5920]

Union in Lousyanna. Not likely

[@shenmisheshou7002]

Louisiana... More worried about having the 10 Commandments in schools than having insurance for a cop injured in the line of duty. Now I don't like cops at all, but to not cover injuries for an officer injured in the line of duty is pitiful. They only care about power, not the people.

[@atlantianson515]

I was a cop, and in regards to this, Lafayette is only concerned with MONEY, and the power that comes with it. Definitely not the people that elected them. I got hurt a couple of times (not shot) and WC picked it all up with a couple of treatments needing to go through an annoying authorization period, but it was short.

[@roni1976]

All cops in that city needs to quit... smh

[@kc_liberty_avenger5001]

@@lulud7540then maybe the citizens should recall the mayor. Better safe healthy and guaranteed rehab for those willing to wear a badge or said citizens can police themselves . I pray those officers stand together and insure the coverage they may need pun intended.

[@bobthetitanic]

​@@kc_liberty_avenger5001 maybe the government and police should respect the constitution and know basic laws and stop enforcing their feelings.

[@bigbadbubba099]

This is a glaring example of how convoluted vaguely worded laws and policies are passed through the legislation without most people even knowing about them. Policies never explained fully that affect our lives greatly. 😢

[@agneslong2323]

Pelosi says that you have to pass it to know what's in it.

[@mortsims]

don't work in that state. i hurt my shoulder in a training class in michigan and workers comp paid me until i could go back to work. they also paid for all the medical bills.

[@theodoreolson8529]

Were I a police officer or emergency service worker in Louisiana I'd be looking for employment elsewhere.

[@sydwelglobal1439]

Physical Rehab is covered by NYC workers compensation! Boom! I would immediately leave this police department after seeing how they treat wounded officers!

[@sydwelglobal1439]

@@lulud7540 I even get 30 day maternity leave as a man to be with my newborn! NYC has big city problems, but small town problems are even worse! There’s no better state for employment rights and wages! Work here, move to a cheaper state after retirement, live off NYC pension and social security! Be set for the next 25 years!!

[@brianmack3665]

But that is a blue state. They want small government and individual control. The small government and large corporation system is part of the plan. She became a cost and that system ruthlessly eliminates costs.

[@sydwelglobal1439]

@@brianmack3665 that’s because their laws allowed it, but not where I live!

[@randyc5650]

I would think that, by now, any workers comp lawyer would know if there were any states' workers comp programs that would cover rehab.

[@wownewstome6123]

A second "gofundme" is needed so she can fight the system for change. That will ensure this doesn't happen to other officers.

[@agneslong2323]

@@lulud7540 No one sais you had to. You protest too hard.

[@atlantianson515]

@@lulud7540 Yeah, probably so broke you can't even pay heed to good manners. "Me thinks thou doth protest too much."

[@Trollemharder]

@@lulud7540 then don't and remember that when you need help.

[@JoeyHardy-mr7ez]

She's young so she will not get that much Social Security. What a shame.

[@donaldcornwell1151]

shameful

[@lindalewis8001]

Hey she needs to get another job praying for speedy recovery what happened to her job's don't care about you they feel like like she can be replaced shame on them I hope community will come together makes no sense thanks for your service thanks for your service blessings 🙏

[@williamruiz3889]

I don’t always agree with how police handle things.. But dammit if you’re gonna send them out there, you need to cover the medical expenses when Gets injured this should be a no-brainer..

[@privateconcierge3375]

How can people risk their lives and yet their lives are not covered under insurance? Its absurd!

[@dsmyyyth511]

See ever injured veteran after discharge

[@LadyLithias]

When the AZ Hotshots team of 20 were overcome, and 19 died out of 20, the widows got no death benefits because they were "part time"

[@lindalewis8001]

​@@LadyLithiashey shame on police department I would quit not worth it I wouldn't do it thanks for sharing blessings ❤️

[@JohnCon-ti9pi]

No news to me. I was in a similar position back in the 80's, when a karate expert I was arresting screwed my neck and back up for life. But the city never paid a damn thing on it. A suburb of Houston. I later retired from another department, but during that first year after the event the Chief looked after me, kept me on light duty so I had a salary, and stood between me and that crappy bunch of people that ran that little fiefdom who would have fired me just to not have to see me. They disliked me at best, because I was a Vietnam combat veteran and was an aggressive, proactive officer. It wasn't but a few years until I went to a larger organization and we were all happier. I urge all of you to support this officer during her dark time. She deserves no less.

[@JTorrez275]

I hope all officers see this and leave the department that clearly doesn’t have their back if injured in the line of duty. If you send your employees into dangerous situations, then the least you could do is take care of them and their families when something catastrophic occurs. It’s clear the city believes law enforcement is expendable.

[@Thomas63r2]

Right about now the Lafayette police department should be experiencing a recruitment problem. This is passing the buck at its worst. This is not a new problem for the city of Lafayette - and its obvious that the city feels no shame in victimizing their own on the job injured officers, but at least its getting reported.

[@carmimoultrie1448]

Totally unacceptable!

[@danielboone8435]

She did her job, above and beyond, now pay the woman. Disgusting.

[@jasonwojnicz]

This should absolutely be covered by insurance. The Governor needs to send the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation to the state headquarters of this insurance company and do a deep dive into their denial of payment and services procedures. If they have done this to an officer shot in the line of duty? You can be sure they're doing this to a lot of other people.

[@womanofgoldenwords3881]

Dude, it’s a red state, the governor is also red…his policies are what enabled this…..didn’t you hear the first part of the story?….she said the state met its obligations with insurance…

[@Davesmeg]

Governor Landry is too using taxpayer to hang the Ten Commandments up and chase down women who leave Louisiana for health care. Why would he be concerned with the health of police? Ragin Cajun Alumni.

[@mysterymayhem7020]

Every single thing should be covered for her. It happened in the line of duty.

[@courtneesdad]

Get well soon officer 👮. Praying for you and your family 🙏❤️

[@lisa-kg1nk]

It should be covered on job injury Ridiculous

[@bobmazzi7435]

I was expecting this to be because someone did something foolish, or she was acting out of policy. But, this is clearly line of duty. She needs to be covered.

[@idontdohumans5950]

Facts 😢

[@Darci3333]

Someone in charge in upper corporation management should grow a pair and stand up against this travesty and make them pay those bills period. Shame on each of you and i hope you reap double what you are sowing😢

[@glbernini0]

I DETEST BAD COPS MORE THAN CRIMINALS, this shows there are some good cops that should be cherished by their depts. Why is there no outcry from the "ALL POWERFUL" unions, why aren't cops demanding better service for themselves??? Insurance companies are bringing more shame upon themselves once again!

[@DRventura333]

A 20 year old with three kids, without verification, receives free insurance (Medicaid), Food stamps, and Welfare BUT a working officer, injured on the job, does not have their serious work injury covered?

[@mannymayer9250]

Remember it’s not the state that is funding the 20 year old, it’s the federal government. Louisiana never had the compassion required to help anyone.

[@barrywilliams991]

It's worse than that! If she came across the border illegally, she'd get all the help she needed! I wish I had enough money to donate but the VA just took away 60% of the money I was getting. They made an error on my compensation ... Hell! I didn't know. They were going to take all of my benefit to make me repay $85000! Hell! I'm 71 and chronically I'll for the last 35 years. I told them that they'd end up eating my VA loan and put me on the street. It got resolved by them admitting it was their mistake due to some error talking to Social Security. Now I'm really struggling.

[@TUPELO_HUNNY]

I bet the city pays for medical care for their inmates though.

[@LadyLithias]

That is a requirement, if you deprive someone of their liberty, you take on stewardship of that person. They are in your care. This is the way it should be. I wouldn't be mad at the health care that people ARE getting, I'd be mad at the healthcare people are NOT getting. I'll never understand the folks who think that someone who has a benefit they don't should NOT be entitled to that benefit..... instead of being upset they do NOT get it.

[@jefffinlayson3002]

With treatment like this why would anyone think about working there?

[@lindapindabelinda3570]

Wow. Is this huge gap in care common knowledge among the first responders in the state? If I had a loved one working in the state, we would be sending out applications to more humane and responsible states and I would be packing up the house.

[@danielellis4749]

I wonder what effect this might have on other officers if they believe that they might have to pay for injuries that they incur.

[@mommasonthemove9144]

America is embarrassing!!!

[@mommasonthemove9144]

@@lulud7540 says an American with no experience with great countries. 😆 🤣 😂

[@joyhouse2334]

If you live here you could always leave and see if you can find better if not then you have no say.

[@mommasonthemove9144]

@joyhouse2334 LOL you don't think me and other veterans have and are? Silly!

[@joyhouse2334]

@@mommasonthemove9144 for one if you are thank you for your service an two I don’t think anything said about my Beautiful country is embarrassing so I get a little ticked when I see someone say that Shouldn’t that be every American.

[@SusiesRepeat]

@@joyhouse2334 Don’t be so stupid, it’s got nothing to do with leaving to see if it better somewhere else. The fact is this police officer should be entitled to medical for all injuries and any subsequent rehabilitation.

[@wirepaladin4317]

Baloney, the officers should have a sick out.

[@mbaez9168]

Of course, Deep Red Louisiana

[@MrAmoRay]

What the heck!! Why is this not covered by the city of Lafayette? And why would ANYONE be serving this city if the city does not have their backs? The city should be making sure they cover their folks in blue as is the right thing to do, and not just making sure they have fat compensations for themselves.

[@NerakSirrah1]

So now you know why "some" cops eagerly shoot right away. While I don't like what I've seen incompetent cops do to others, the reasoning not to cover this woman's insurance is not only immoral, it's evil.

[@mattp4079]

This is absurd, especially with all the people faking workers comp injuries for anxiety, ptsd and fake back injuries.

[@marygarrett9724]

That’s Louisiana for ya

[@zoemayne]

Just like they treat veterans. SOL since you are of no use. These insurance companies are even recommending gofundme

[@chriswesley174]

Why would anyone become a police officer in th United States? Actually why would anyone live there?

[@bobthetitanic]

To never be held accountable for their actions.

[@matthewpredmore6523]

Why would anyone want to earn a living as a government enforcer drone? I’ll never understand the mentality of wanting to be a bully for a living. I love people too much to want to hurt them or mess with them in any way, much less on government orders.

[@cococonlin170]

Must be great for morale.

[@BlessedBeMyDay]

So the thing thats not covered is rehabilitation. But did pay medical expenses .

[@natashalewis4102]

But if you come over the border illegally you get free health care free money tell me America what's wrong with that picture😮

[@BarryCorcoran-fj2td]

That's one hell of a scam, but it's not surprising, every other insurance plan does the same thing. All they want is to collect their money and not pay any out.

[@wlachappelle]

That a law jeff landry should change instead of worrying about books

[@bbrinser]

Shameful.

[@anthonyvoss9150]

She better call Tim Misney...he'll "make them pay"

[@wolfthornhawkridge5705]

So the law won’t take care of the law? Make it make sense.

[@CAM-wk3dj]

I pray God comes through for you all and makes it right, you All Deserve Far More than that💕

[@gregwood1491]

Not covering Medical is BS.

[@cocean158]

Once they roll you over to Workman's Comp, you're on your own....and you are pretty much screwed

[@Recovering_Californian]

I quite that agency so fast. Make a big spectacle of it too. City and PD leaders ought to be ashamed and embarrassed. Imagine being expected to place your life/body on the line only to get hurt and the city/department won't help you.

[@Bill-im6nt]

And I'm sure the city and state officials have the same coverage!

[@carolaguilera6911]

What a joke this needs to be covered. This girl. Needs help. She needs to lawyer up

[@marlenegearon4709]

WHY DOESN'T THE NEWS STATION STEP UP AND FIND A STATE OR STATES THAT WORKERS COMPENSATION COVER IT. THEN FILE IT AS A LEGAL DOCUMENT SO THAT THERE ARE NO MORE DENIALS. IT WOULD MAKE A GREAT STORY HELPING LAW ENFORCEMENT.

[@FrancesWalkup-fb2rx]

What a bunch of bullshit

[@robertbrooks6167]

file lawsuit - sue the city and the state

[@rustyshackleford1418]

These type of incidents happen more often than one would think.

[@kim.jong.skillz]

Good. Pigs are not blue collar & are highly compensated. They can afford it. The tax payer shouldnt be footing this bill.

[@rayray8687]

@@kim.jong.skillz: Says the no-collar grade school dropout who apparently mucks out pigpens for $4.25/hr. when he’s not in jail.

[@Hunterlewis675]

Call California and Nevada

[@truth815]

They have plenty of money for illegal migrants ... But can't cover a police officers medical bills ...WTF

[@MP-wz3bu]

If Dr says it's "Necessity", it's covered. (If it's experimental / unproven treatment / something that's Not standard of care=than patent pays out of pocket; ...unless thy finals company to cover it_which is why comp insurance requested that... "basically prove to me it's a standard of care & we'll cover it")

[@rimfirejunkie7427]

Every city employee needs to walk out until the Mayor-PRESIDENT ( love how that is in there.... ) does something.

[@michelewillems7538]

Dealing with WCB is ridiculous. I was injured in 2020 and part of the injury was to my leg. I was told I was worth 2 % and the audacity of my worker said if you had your leg amputated you'd be worth 35% .Nothing else they would cover. Other injuries I've had to go to a Pain disorder clinic since 2020 for my cervical spine injury. Now I'm waiting for a spinal surgery. 4 years of crippling pain. I feel for this officer who took and oath to serve and protect but can't depend on being protected herself. Bloody shameful.

[@chrisd9012]

That's horrible. Insurance companies will do anything to not pay. Happened to me from a car accident. I hired a lawyer which cost 6k. They finally gave in.

[@norxgirl1]

Can you consult IJ - Institute of Justice? They may know of a state that has the law already in place to cover the medical expenses. Smh....

[@notyourtypicalchad6778]

Red tape until they give up...that is what insurance/workman's comp plans to do. Decline decline decline go away is the way the insurance pyramid schemes work. Everybody pays their dues at the bottom and the people at the top who actually get paid out are few and far between right along side the CEOs of the companies getting their fat paychecks and bonuses.

[@loganbarr853]

And yet it seems like the criminals that hurt our beloved officers have more rights and benefits than the officers themselves. Shame shame shame leaving this officer to cover this. This is BS!!!!!!!

[@xycharizardychaizard6403]

Wow beyond sad 😢

[@usrmtc1601]

This is why going to the military and being a Military Police, Reserve or Active military takes care of their own so sad for this officer

[@hmcguin]

Madness. That kind of coverage should be there as soon as they go into the academy.

[@peggycampbell905]

Maybe the other officers should take note and find other jobs.

[@bruceblackwell2205]

Somebody needs to set up a GoFundMe for this young lady

[@carlkirkland5108]

I think their is more to this story than they are willing to let on. Lafayette has a lot of policing issues.

[@johnaltobello5095]

Request amnesty! Everything will be covered...

[@leevahal900]

If he is a vet he's covered for life.

[@russellhixson1692]

Allegedly? The suspect either shot her or not.

[@annamarielewis7078]

This reporter sounds like a teeny bopper

[@TRIPLEDIGITS]

THAT'S WHAT ALFAC IS FOR!!!!! I WOULDN'T DONATE ANYTHING. HER HUSBAND SHOULD WORK OVERTIME. THEY'RE BE OKAY

[@MolePSN]

Local governments already pay for their “qualified immunity” lawsuits when they break the law. Pay her bill out of the police pension. She volunteered for the job.

[@mannymayer9250]

Louisiana’s workers comp laws are grossly inadequate for all employees not only for law enforcement personnel. I can’t understand why this state is so anti worker.

[@LikeBlowingintheWind]

And yet the citizens keep voting Republican.

[@UNIT294]

This is beyond fucked up!

[@price724]

That’s a Maga trump state for you

[@frankschultz4170]

Is that girl out of high school, yet?

[@quincekreb6798]

Absolutely ridiculous!!

[@demetrisrobinson4026]

Wtf is going on this is so foul!😮😡

[@rxonmymind8362]

She has a really weak Union.

[@knine8154]

They elected a Blanco 😂

[@MM-ss1sr]

What? Thats crazy😮

[@SusiesRepeat]

Only in America.

[@sunshinelizard1]

Louisiana ...