Work injury... should i get a lawyer?

[ahgoo]

Did you report it yet?

If not do so ASAP

And yes, always get a work comp lawyer

Every state has specific rules and time limits in regards to reporting injuries

I'm getting workers comp now while I rest at home. 70% of regular income

 

[Johney]

They’re not your friends and liberty Mutual definitely is not your friend. I’ve seen it over and over again.

You know it's really quite sad, I got injured in 98 requiring surgery, LM sent a nurse to my house to explain everything and how it was all going to go and even had them pay my wife to take care of me instead of paying a nurse to come to my home and there really wasn't a need for a nurse because after surgery it was basically just recovery time. Now it's gotten to where they aren't so nice. Maybe all the fake claims or whatever, but it has changed over the years.

 

[Thebrownblob]

I'm getting workers comp now while I rest at home. 70% of regular income

Consultant work comp lawyer.

They will let you know if their case is when they feel would be worth taking or not, it cost you nothing

 

[Thebrownblob]

You know it's really quite sad, I got injured in 98 requiring surgery, LM sent a nurse to my house to explain everything and how it was all going to go and even had them pay my wife to take care of me instead of paying a nurse to come to my home and there really wasn't a need for a nurse because after surgery it was basically just recovery time. Now it's gotten to where they aren't so nice. Maybe all the fake claims or whatever, but it has changed over the years.

Yep, it’s a different world. You’re automatically assumed to be lying or faking.

 

[Thebrownblob]

If you are in fact injured. You're owed lost wages as well as pain and suffering. Work comp will NEVER offer you a settlement without a lawyer. Lawyer Up EVERY SINGLE TIME.

Yep

 

[Johney]

I'm getting workers comp now while I rest at home. 70% of regular income

You can consult an attorney if you want, but here they would not likely take your case because you are receiving benefits. can't hurt to talk to one, but remember most if not all take a cut (30% here) of any settlement you get.

 

[Thebrownblob]

You can consult an attorney if you want, but here they would not likely take your case because you are receiving benefits. can't hurt to talk to one, but remember most if not all take a cut (30% here) of any settlement you get.

Our takes 25% but they definitely are going to get paid.

The difference is your settlement is usually two or three times more with the Lawyer than it would’ve been without.

 

[Johney]

Yep, it’s a different world. You’re automatically assumed to be lying or faking.

Oh for sure unless there is an obvious broken bone or missing limb.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Oh for sure unless there is an obvious broken bone or missing limb.

Unfortunately, especially package car. The most common injury is some sort of repetitive one that they try to pretend doesn’t exist.

 

[Johney]

The difference is your settlement is usually two or three times more with the Lawyer than it would’ve been without.

Definitely.

 

[ahgoo]

If you are in fact injured. You're owed lost wages as well as pain and suffering. Work comp will NEVER offer you a settlement without a lawyer. Lawyer Up EVERY SINGLE TIME.

I already went for my invasive surgery. Surgeon says up to 1 year to heal fully. But doubt any disability

 

[Johney]

Unfortunately, especially package car. The most common injury is some sort of repetitive one that they try to pretend doesn’t exist.

Repetitive they always fight here....lose but fight none the less.

 

[Thebrownblob]

I already went for my invasive surgery. Surgeon says up to 1 year to heal fully. But doubt any disability

He doubts any disability? Lol they’ll be some sort of disability and they have a rating system for that the company will try to get over on you with that rating system if you don’t have a good lawyer.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Repetitive they always fight here....lose but fight none the less.

Yep, I have no idea why they continue to fight it. They’re just a certain we’re all liars lol

The only repetitive thing I do at home is lift a beer. Can, everything else happened at work you butt holes

 

[Johney]

I already went for my invasive surgery. Surgeon says up to 1 year to heal fully. But doubt any disability

Be careful, here they cut your healthcare benefits at one year and you also must go back to the surgeon every year before a year or they close the case.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Be careful, here they cut your healthcare benefits at one year and you also must go back to the surgeon every year before a year or they close the case.

Yep, same here

 

[Johney]

He doubts any disability? Lol they’ll be some sort of disability and they have a rating system for that the company will try to get over on you with that rating system if you don’t have a good lawyer.

MMI. Here it's state regulated so neither side can screw the other.

 

[Thebrownblob]

MMI. Here it's state regulated so neither side can screw the other.

Every state has different rules. They’re very complicated. Best to consult an attorney if you don’t know those rules if you’re confident you do, fine.

 

[Johney]

Yep, I have no idea why they continue to fight it. They’re just a certain we’re all liars lol

The only repetitive thing I do at home is lift a beer. Can, everything else happened at work you butt holes

You wouldn't believe how many senior drivers here wouldn't file a claim for comp because they don't want to deal with them, I tell them you better hope Teamcare doesn't find out you'll be paying all that money back.

 

[Thebrownblob]

You wouldn't believe how many senior drivers here wouldn't file a claim for comp because they don't want to deal with them, I tell them you better hope Teamcare doesn't find out you'll be paying all that money back.

Yes, I would believe it. Recently had a guy who got a hernia he thought, most likely at work and decided to just take disability and do it himself. SMH