workers compensation

[snowman45106]

What is the name of your state?AZ
Can anyone tell me if a client is allowed to borrow money from an attorney for a workmans comp claim

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state?AZ
Can anyone tell me if a client is allowed to borrow money from an attorney for a workmans comp claim

I don't know that it would be illegal, but it would be a pretty stupid loan for the attorney to make. It would likely be unethical on the attorney's part as well.

 

[snowman45106]

I don't know that it would be illegal, but it would be a pretty stupid loan for the attorney to make. It would likely be unethical on the attorney's part as well.

Than how would one make ends meet if all they get is a social security check whis in only about half of what they need

 

[LdiJ]

Than how would one make ends meet if all they get is a social security check whis in only about half of what they need

Those types of circumstances are tough, and there isn't one set way that people manage to cope in those circumstances. Some people borrow from family, some people rack up credit cards, some people refinance their house, some people use up their savings, some people downsize their lifestyle etc. However, expecting their attorney to advance the money to cope is not a reasonable idea. An attorney is not a bank with extra money lying around to lend to clients.

 

[Just Blue]

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[quincy]

What is the name of your state?AZ
Can anyone tell me if a client is allowed to borrow money from an attorney for a workmans comp claim

Is this regarding your 2021 worker’s compensation claim for exposure to Covid in your workplace?

Attorneys potentially could advance money to a client if there was already an award of damages but I agree with everything LdiJ said. You should not expect your attorney to pay your living expenses.

 

[quincy]

Arizona Bar Rules of Professional Conduct, Click on 1. Client-Lawyer Relationship; Click on Rule 1.8, Conflict of Interest, Current Clients, Specific Rules:

https://www.azbar.org/for-legal-professionals/ethics/rules-of-professional-conduct/

 

[LdiJ]

You do understand that worker's compensation insurance is designed to cover medical expenses and lost income if you cannot work due to a medical issue/injury caused by the employer or the employer's negligence?

According to a previous post in 2020 you were 78 years old then. That would make you approximately 82 years old now. Your age is definitely going to factor into any potential settlement that worker's comp might make. You are more than 15 years past full retirement age. If you have not worked since you were exposed to COVID in 2021 be prepared for them to argue that your age is what is causing you to be unable to work rather than any employer negligence. Your case may not be a guaranteed winner.

 

[quincy]

You do understand that worker's compensation insurance is designed to cover medical expenses and lost income if you cannot work due to a medical issue/injury caused by the employer or the employer's negligence?

According to a previous post in 2020 you were 78 years old then. That would make you approximately 82 years old now. Your age is definitely going to factor into any potential settlement that worker's comp might make. You are more than 15 years past full retirement age. If you have not worked since you were exposed to COVID in 2021 be prepared for them to argue that your age is what is causing you to be unable to work rather than any employer negligence. Your case may not be a guaranteed winner.

None of the Covid-related workers compensation claims are guaranteed winners. In fact, no case of any sort is a guaranteed winner.

 

[LdiJ]

None of the Covid-related workers compensation claims are guaranteed winners. In fact, no case of any sort is a guaranteed winner.

Yes, but the OP apparently thinks (or at least thought) that his is or he wouldn't be entertaining the notion that his attorney should advance him money.

 

[quincy]

Yes, but the OP apparently thinks (or at least thought) that his is or he wouldn't be entertaining the notion that his attorney should advance him money.

It sure sounds that way.

Snowman45106 probably should start exploring some of the options you suggested in your previous post.

 

[AlmostThere]

I wonder if there isn't more to the story - that the attorney isn't requiring a lien against OPs property, settlement(s) or life insurance policy.

 

[quincy]

I wonder if there isn't more to the story - that the attorney isn't requiring a lien against OPs property, settlement(s) or life insurance policy.

A review of snowman’s history indicates that there is probably not much property to attach.

 

[AlmostThere]

A review of snowman’s history indicates that there is probably not much property to attach.

Could be. Or he could be working with one of the predatory type pre-settlement funding legal companies. BBB has so many heart breaking accounts of what happens with these "loans. "

 

[quincy]

Could be. Or he could be working with one of the predatory type pre-settlement funding legal companies. BBB has so many heart breaking accounts of what happens with these "loans. "

What loan? This is a worker’s compensation case.