What is the name of your state? North Carolina
I had back surgery in 2001 while employed and returned to work when I was able, in approx. 6 months. I received a settlement amount for time out. I then had to have another surgery in 2003 when I fell out in pain while at work. I had to have another surgery. Then after months of Work conditioning Therapy, I had to have another surgery being a fusion in L4L5 area. I had not returned to work since my second surgery and now it has been 3yrs. All medical has been covered by Workers Comp.
I applied for SS Disability and I finally was awarded it a few days ago, I got a letter in the mail. So now, is the time I need to settle with my WC. I had a Disability lawyer, but do not have a WC lawyer.
My question is, What value can I put on this settlement? I am only 39, and I was forced out of the working world because my back is nolonger able. I still have pain symptoms in my back and leg and have been suffering migraine headaches more frequently.
Before receiving my letter from SSA, I have been for another evaluation which was leading me back to my surgeon. So I am kind of in between cases.
Anyway, I have been looking up cases and trying to come up with an amount to settle for. Can you advise me with this. I had spoken to an attorney and he mentioned 200 thousand, not saying that the WC will agree on the amount.
I had back surgery in 2001 while employed and returned to work when I was able, in approx. 6 months. I received a settlement amount for time out. I then had to have another surgery in 2003 when I fell out in pain while at work. I had to have another surgery. Then after months of Work conditioning Therapy, I had to have another surgery being a fusion in L4L5 area. I had not returned to work since my second surgery and now it has been 3yrs. All medical has been covered by Workers Comp.
I applied for SS Disability and I finally was awarded it a few days ago, I got a letter in the mail. So now, is the time I need to settle with my WC. I had a Disability lawyer, but do not have a WC lawyer.
My question is, What value can I put on this settlement? I am only 39, and I was forced out of the working world because my back is nolonger able. I still have pain symptoms in my back and leg and have been suffering migraine headaches more frequently.
Before receiving my letter from SSA, I have been for another evaluation which was leading me back to my surgeon. So I am kind of in between cases.
Anyway, I have been looking up cases and trying to come up with an amount to settle for. Can you advise me with this. I had spoken to an attorney and he mentioned 200 thousand, not saying that the WC will agree on the amount.