what is the value of my career

[amymaliq]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas. I had a c section and was dropped off of the OR table while being transferred. I sustained a back injury and have not been able to return to work as a result. The hospital has been paying me what my salary would have been while I've been looking for a miracle cure but was told definitely that i would not be able to return to my career. They want a number from me but I'm not sure what i can legally ask for. I'm severely depressed and on heavy pain medication which brings a whole slew of problems as well. What all do i consider when putting together a number and what am i likely to get?

 

[Proserpina]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Texas. I had a c section and was dropped off of the OR table while being transferred. I sustained a back injury and have not been able to return to work as a result. The hospital has been paying me what my salary would have been while I've been looking for a miracle cure but was told definitely that i would not be able to return to my career. They want a number from me but I'm not sure what i can legally ask for. I'm severely depressed and on heavy pain medication which brings a whole slew of problems as well. What all do i consider when putting together a number and what am i likely to get?

Take your medical records to a med-mal attorney. We cannot and should not make any guesses as to any sort of specific dollar amount.

 

[amymaliq]

In sorry i thought this was a free legal advise site and I'm not planning on suing i just need help figuring out what to ask for which is what lawyers do. .. or so i thought. Thank you for correcting me

 

[LdiJ]

In sorry i thought this was a free legal advise site and I'm not planning on suing i just need help figuring out what to ask for which is what lawyers do. .. or so i thought. Thank you for correcting me

Yes, lawyers figure out what to ask for, however it would be irresponsible for someone on an internet forum to give that kind of advice.

 

[Zigner]

In sorry i thought this was a free legal advise site and I'm not planning on suing i just need help figuring out what to ask for which is what lawyers do. .. or so i thought. Thank you for correcting me

That's EXACTLY what lawyers do, which is why the recommendation was for you to see an attorney.


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[xylene]

You are being solictied to offer a settlement figure. A lawyer can represent your interest in that settlement more competently than you can alone. You don't need to sue to have a lawyer represent you.

 

[Just Blue]

In sorry i thought this was a free legal advise site and I'm not planning on suing i just need help figuring out what to ask for which is what lawyers do. .. or so i thought. Thank you for correcting me

It is a free advice site. But in your situation we would be wrong to advise. This is something that you should deal only with an attorney.

With that said.

If it were me I would figure out what my yearly income is x how many potential years of lost wages.

How the injury is effecting my ability to parent my baby.

How the injury effects my relationship with my spouse.

Plus pain and suffering.

Best of luck to you..

Blue

P.S. No amount of money makes up for the injury...For not being able to get on the ground and play with your child...I know. BTDT.

 

[eerelations]

In sorry i thought this was a free legal advise site and I'm not planning on suing i just need help figuring out what to ask for which is what lawyers do. .. or so i thought. Thank you for correcting me

No need to be snarky, people here are trying to help you...

 

[Just Blue]

No need to be snarky, people here are trying to help you...

Frustration, pain and not being able to play, hold or care for your young child can make one "snarky". IMO.

 

[eerelations]

Then she should direct said snarkiness to those responsible for causing the problem (i.e., not us).

 

[Just Blue]

Then she should direct said snarkiness to those responsible for causing the problem (i.e., not us).

Perhaps what she wrote was not "snarky intended".

 

[eerelations]

Oh I think snarkiness was intended. But she can always come back and correct me if I'm wrong!

 

[Proserpina]

Seriously guys?!

I took no offense - but then I'm also a person living with a couple of chronic conditions that happen to be physically disabling and actually life-shortening ... markedly so.

My graciousness and latitude is willingly extended

 

[Just Blue]

Seriously guys?!

I took no offense - but then I'm also a person living with a couple of chronic conditions that happen to be physically disabling and actually life-shortening ... markedly so.

My graciousness and latitude is willingly extended

I took no offense either...And you all know that I am "a Meanie".