need advice

[brokeback]

im in louisiana was injured 6 years ago have had 3 surgerys and shots to my back the last surgery wa a year ago 3 level fusion have not had much trouble with wc except being slow slow about approving things they called the other day offering 62000 to settle i have not even been released from doc but expect to be at the end of month with many restrions not able to return to work arnt they jumpping the gun a little and is this a fair settlement thank you

[jayne]

wouldnt be to me but everyone is different....depends on what rating your Doc gives and then you have to factor in meds and are you gonna need another surgery ?are you gonna be able to work making the money you made before? as you see the questions can be endless.....I suggest if you have a lawyer you talk with him if not most wc lawyers will give you a free consult.......

[stiffnecked]

Need more info. Was this surgery a cervical, thoracic or lumbar fusion? Will this settle the whole claim or will your medical be left open?

[1171]

it depends on what permanent restrictions your doctor places on you and what rating you are given.
wait until those are known before discussing settlement.

[hurt at work]

get a good lawyer so you dont get the shaft....................you could lose out on alot of money and care if you dont.please look in to a lawyer....hurt

[brokeback]

stiffnecked Wrote:Need more info. Was this surgery a cervical, thoracic or lumbar fusion? Will this settle the whole claim or will your medical be left open?

lumbar fusion she said this will settle whole claim that so much would have to go in to a account for medical im on ssd and medicare my doc given perment restriction no lfting over 10 lbs no bending squatting cant sit or stand for long periods i was a chashier at a truck stop standing for 9 hours a day hevey lifting stocking the coolers was better after last surgery for about 6 months but am about in the sam shape as i was before no feeling in right leg bad back pain and since surgery i can not set straight i have to lean back some the adjuster said she had to get this closed by te 1st of t year since it has been 6 years and there is a 10 year limint thanks for all you advice

[AQA]

What happens if the nerve damage gets worse???? Is $62000.00 going to be enough to cover it????

[chrischris]

Don't let your C/A push you into a settlement. It is their job to close as fast as possible. They don't care about you. If you are confused, now is the time to talk to an attorney.

[Lilly]

That amount is too low IMO. Heck I was offered 6 figures for a permanent shoulder injury which we turned down.
Simple mathamatics until retirement age on wage loss, medications, doctor visits was much more than their offer.
Lilly

[sparkey]

The first of the year is probably a write off for taxes. You said it was 6 yrs. and have a 10 yr. limit. That leaves you 4 left. You also need to figure in your age and how many more years you have left to work before retirement. Also need to know if the bills have been paid. There is still alot here and what does your future look like with having all this trouble with your back? That 62,000.00 would not go far if you need further surgery down the road, medication, PT/OT etc.

I would not rush into anything to settle just because they want to get it done in time for a tax write off.