Yesterday before school I went to the agency that doles out the special documents dealing with on-the-job incidents.  The woman I spoke to told me that as I had returned to work of my own free will within 3 days of the accident, this paperwork is completely unnecessary.  Really?  Why is it that the hospitals, my doctor and the school, who undoubtedly deal with this stuff a few times a year, were not acquainted with this little detail?  I've been running around the past week for nothing.  The agency lady wrote out an explanation for the school and stamped it a few times to make it look official.  She attached her card with her name and number so if they had any questions they could call her.  When I handed the paper to the admin gal in the school office she said, "Is that all she gave you?".  They do like their paperwork.  The rep from the insurance agency has finally gone to see the car but as the police have still not filed their report, we're still at a standstill.  10 days and counting.  It is decidedly a bad idea to get in a car accident in this country.  xxoo me