Mike from NY
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?NY
Hello,
Injured 3 months ago falling at work from an almost new wooden ladder that snapped at the side rail. A one foot piece blew out between the steps on the right side rail.
If I didn't see it for myself I would never have thought such a thing was possible.
Just got MRI results back and have 4 herniated discs...2 in back,2 in neck..pressure on all nerves and one that is pushing on my spinal cord in neck.
Sharp burning pains in back, neck, arm, legs etc...can't sleep...you name it.
I have just retained a lawyer for a possible injury tort against the manufactuer of ladder and have a comp. claim started also.
Lawyer is reluctant at this point to discuss any ballpark figures about any court action. I understand that at this point and I didn't want to go there just yet.
My question is...
What would be a very general starting point in this type of situation?
I'm a 42 yrs. old male, single w/2 kids, H.S. education / union apprenticeship trained pipefitter/welder for the last 15 years making about $1100 a wk.
My 15 years of pension so far is worth about $2000 a month when I retire with 30 yrs. in.
I can retire at 57 with the 30 yrs. in.
Haven't worked since accident and about to get my disability status next week from the Doctor, I hope.
Haven't collected any comp. yet.
First time ever injured at work and finding out compensation is a very slow going ordeal.
Hope to return to my occupation but you never know.
Any estimates so I know if my lawyer is in the ballpark or close to it when that comes about?
Thanks for any help in advance...Mike
Hello,
Injured 3 months ago falling at work from an almost new wooden ladder that snapped at the side rail. A one foot piece blew out between the steps on the right side rail.
If I didn't see it for myself I would never have thought such a thing was possible.
Just got MRI results back and have 4 herniated discs...2 in back,2 in neck..pressure on all nerves and one that is pushing on my spinal cord in neck.
Sharp burning pains in back, neck, arm, legs etc...can't sleep...you name it.
I have just retained a lawyer for a possible injury tort against the manufactuer of ladder and have a comp. claim started also.
Lawyer is reluctant at this point to discuss any ballpark figures about any court action. I understand that at this point and I didn't want to go there just yet.
My question is...
What would be a very general starting point in this type of situation?
I'm a 42 yrs. old male, single w/2 kids, H.S. education / union apprenticeship trained pipefitter/welder for the last 15 years making about $1100 a wk.
My 15 years of pension so far is worth about $2000 a month when I retire with 30 yrs. in.
I can retire at 57 with the 30 yrs. in.
Haven't worked since accident and about to get my disability status next week from the Doctor, I hope.
Haven't collected any comp. yet.
First time ever injured at work and finding out compensation is a very slow going ordeal.
Hope to return to my occupation but you never know.
Any estimates so I know if my lawyer is in the ballpark or close to it when that comes about?
Thanks for any help in advance...Mike