Summer bee
Junior Member
What is the name of your state?New York State
I had a permanency hearing today....I was injured (back & leg injury) over 4 years ago while working part time. I tried years of pt, then injections. My problems only worsened with time and I ended up having surgery.
During those years of pt, I worked for another company full time. Pay was higher w/great benefits. Had to stop work due to additional symtoms and increased pain. Doctor scheduled surgery.
I've had complications since surgery and have not been able to return to work, so I no longer have my own health insurance and must rely on the comp ins.from my previous part time job to cover all expenses related to my injuries. My persciptions alone are about $400. a month. I am being told I will need additional surgery. I see a chiro 3x wk.
I'm receiving a weekly check based on the part time job at which I was injured.
At the hearing today, the ins. lawyer stated I have a 75% ppd. They offered me $30,000 to close my case, no more health coverage. I refused. My lawyer argued I have a perm total disability. So now the judge set a date for me to come back to court for testimony, after that date they will get depositions from three of my dr's.
Do you know what I should expect at this testimony hearing?
Also, is there a certain amount of money I should expect from them in a settlement? They will always set my weekly check amount on my part time job and not the higher paying job that I'll never be able to return to, which seems so unfair.
Any idea what back surgery could cost? Am I able to find out what the first surgery cost?
Thanks
I had a permanency hearing today....I was injured (back & leg injury) over 4 years ago while working part time. I tried years of pt, then injections. My problems only worsened with time and I ended up having surgery.
During those years of pt, I worked for another company full time. Pay was higher w/great benefits. Had to stop work due to additional symtoms and increased pain. Doctor scheduled surgery.
I've had complications since surgery and have not been able to return to work, so I no longer have my own health insurance and must rely on the comp ins.from my previous part time job to cover all expenses related to my injuries. My persciptions alone are about $400. a month. I am being told I will need additional surgery. I see a chiro 3x wk.
I'm receiving a weekly check based on the part time job at which I was injured.
At the hearing today, the ins. lawyer stated I have a 75% ppd. They offered me $30,000 to close my case, no more health coverage. I refused. My lawyer argued I have a perm total disability. So now the judge set a date for me to come back to court for testimony, after that date they will get depositions from three of my dr's.
Do you know what I should expect at this testimony hearing?
Also, is there a certain amount of money I should expect from them in a settlement? They will always set my weekly check amount on my part time job and not the higher paying job that I'll never be able to return to, which seems so unfair.
Any idea what back surgery could cost? Am I able to find out what the first surgery cost?
Thanks