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    Jan 30, 2011, 05:01 PM
    Wokers comp.lawyer yes or no.
    In july of 2008 i fell at work and broke my heel bone and had surgery 3 days later in aug.2010 i had to have surgery again to have the heel bone fused here it is jan 2011 and find out the bone didn't heal the doctor says i'll have to have surgery again because my body rejected the surgery or i can elect not and live with pain i can't put a lot of pressure on my left foot i'am 62 if i don't have surgery how do they figure disability should i get a lawyer or not i really on have the money
    thanks ray
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    Jan 30, 2011, 05:09 PM
    What type of coverage have you had for the last 3.5 years?
    Have you returned to work at all since the injury?
    Has the doctor declared you totally disabled, partially disabled, or what for all this time?
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    Jan 30, 2011, 05:25 PM

    you should have had an attorney from day one, as soon as you knew you were to have a operation. Workers comp for your state will have values to various issues, based on a full loss, so the percent of loss will average it.
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    Jan 30, 2011, 06:14 PM
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    ... SHOULD I GET A LAWYER OR NOT I REALLY ON HAVE THE MONEY ...
    I am unsure what you mean. You really don't have the money? In some states, workers comp. statutes prohibit attorneys from charging you unless approved by the workers comp. board. So that shouldn't be a problem.
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    Jan 31, 2011, 07:57 AM
    If you filed the appropriate accident forms and filed with Worker's Comp, you should be covered. Get an atty right away and explain your case. You have rights if you were injured on the job.
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    Jan 31, 2011, 06:05 PM
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    I don't have the money to get a lawyer, i was told that some lawyers only charge if they get you a settlement ,they get a third
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    Jan 31, 2011, 06:12 PM
    I went back to work in jan.2009 until i had to have surgery again in aug 2010 i drew w/c the hole time i was out of work,i have not returned to work from the surgery done in aug 2010 i'm waiting now for a second doctor the check my files
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    Jan 31, 2011, 06:22 PM
    Has all of the medical been paid by worker's comp? Ar you back out on disability and collecting worker's comp now? What are you looking for that you need attorney There are so many variables and unanswered questions.
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    Jan 31, 2011, 09:09 PM

    First stop using all Capital letters, it is the same as SHOUTING and many experts prefer not to read or answer people who do that.

    But yes, some attorneys will only take a percentage of the total settlement, the percentage will vary on what they feel the claim could be
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    Jan 31, 2011, 09:49 PM
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    Worker's Comp attorneys are only allowed a percentage. They cannot indiscriminately set a fee. The Court decides the amount.
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    Jan 31, 2011, 09:50 PM
    Comment on Fr_Chuck's post
    PS: Not everyone answering questions here is an expert.
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    Feb 25, 2011, 12:49 PM

    Comment on Fr_Chuck's post: PS: Not everyone answering questions here is an expert.

    Yes, that's apparently true - a lot of people post their guesses: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/disabi...ml#post2691199
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    Apr 18, 2011, 09:39 AM
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    That was not a "guess". It was an apparent opinion that made clear that I was not sure of the answer... don't be so quick to judge.
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    Apr 18, 2011, 01:02 PM

    This is a legal board - your answer to the thread was absolutely 100% incorrect. We take pride in our answers here.

    If you didn't guess then I have no idea how you came up with your advice.

    You slammed FrChuck (who was absolutely correct) for no reason at all - you also didn't answer the question.
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