What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Hi, I'm in CA and I have several questions about my case, but I'll start with the first one: I broke my neck during an event at work. (I fractured my C7 vertebrate.) I was in a neck brace, unable to drive, for about 3 months. Luckily I was able to work from home. I make about 58,000.00 a year, salaried. I received temporary benefits in the form of bi-weekly checks of half my salary, but I sent them back since I was still getting paid. I did not get surgery and my neck eventually healed. However, the doctor said I had about 80% mobility in my neck and that was permanent. Also, that I would have arthritis about 20 years sooner than normal. I'm back at work but I get frequent headaches and neckaches and they sent me back to Physical Therapy. I received permanent disability benefits, in installments, of around 17,000.00 plus future medical care. The information and assistance officer said to sign the paperwork and it would be sent to a judge. I'm waiting for the judge to approve it, I guess. My question is, does this seem like a fair settlement based on my circumstances? I have nothing to base this on so I don't know. I thought I might reach someone who's seen multiple cases like this who might be able to give me an idea. Thanks!
Hi, I'm in CA and I have several questions about my case, but I'll start with the first one: I broke my neck during an event at work. (I fractured my C7 vertebrate.) I was in a neck brace, unable to drive, for about 3 months. Luckily I was able to work from home. I make about 58,000.00 a year, salaried. I received temporary benefits in the form of bi-weekly checks of half my salary, but I sent them back since I was still getting paid. I did not get surgery and my neck eventually healed. However, the doctor said I had about 80% mobility in my neck and that was permanent. Also, that I would have arthritis about 20 years sooner than normal. I'm back at work but I get frequent headaches and neckaches and they sent me back to Physical Therapy. I received permanent disability benefits, in installments, of around 17,000.00 plus future medical care. The information and assistance officer said to sign the paperwork and it would be sent to a judge. I'm waiting for the judge to approve it, I guess. My question is, does this seem like a fair settlement based on my circumstances? I have nothing to base this on so I don't know. I thought I might reach someone who's seen multiple cases like this who might be able to give me an idea. Thanks!