what is the least amount of money to settle for on a job injury. The injury is a herniated disk.?
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you usually don't get much money, because of work comp , but make sure all medical is taken care of for the rest of your life, by having the claim remain open with the insurance co , the the employer has for work comp , it takes alot of fighting in court with your lawyer and thiers ,i'm talking years , i'm in the same situation with 3 work injuries , , and haven't got them resolved yet after 4 1/2 years  to date ,good luck , i hope you don't live in IOWA
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It is not unreasonable or illegal to change the duties of your job after a crash, which you were responsible for, and he is within his rights to expect you to pay. He does have to consult you about changes to your job.\n\nHowever if he was a decent employer, he would meet the costs of any repairs that are not covered by the insurance through his transport budget.\n\nExpecting you to take a pay cut and making you work on site for 12 months, seems harsh. I'd look for another job. And tell him where he can stick his job.
1113670
As long as you were hurt at work they are obligated to pay you your normal salary even if you're on light duty doing a less paying job.
193871
loook at the document which awarded you money and make sure there is no disclaimer stating that this is the only compensation that you can receive. next call a free consulation lawyer and see what he says.  most lawyers who work in personal injury charge a 33% fee and some will not charge you if they dont collect something for you,  good luck and good health
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Only an attorney, properly licensed in  your state, can analyze this situation and give tailored legal advice to your situation.  You didn't specify the state, and therefore, the below is GENERAL legal information, and should not be construed as legal advice for you.\n\nUnder the worker's compensation laws of all 50 states, when a worker is injured on the job, the worker has a responsibility to follow their company's policy on job related injuries.  Generally, a company may not insist that the worker go to only those physicians recommended by the company, but that varies somewhat from state to state.  However, you should have probably been evaluated by a M.D. and not a chiropractor.\n\nIn the situation described above, out of all this can be seen a few facts that are relevant, and the remainder are not.  These are:\n1)  Complaintant was injured while in the course of his employment;\n2)  Complaintant went to a medical provider recommended by the company, but then LIED about the nature of the injury;\n3)  Complaintant was then not released medically to return to work;\n4)  Complaint VOLUNTARILY terminated her employment.\n\nThere really isn't any controversy about whether Complaintant lied on the medical form. There could be some controversy about the voluntariness of the termination, but all we have to go on here is the available facts.  In fact, Complaintant never states that SHE was personally told that she would be fired if she called in.  This is always 3rd party information.  For the same reason that 3rd party information is not normally admissible in court (hearsay rule), I don't give it much credence here.\n\nIt isn't clear under the circumstances what remedy the complaintant wants.  It may very well be too late to file a worker's compensation claim, but that will be termined by the state laws.\n\nYou need to consult an attorney in your state who can analyze the situation and give you the properly tailored advice.  For a referral to an attorney, consult your local or state bar association.
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You are protected because it's insurance paid for by your employer.  However, you have to be careful that the injury that you have sustained in the first job is not aggravated, worsened, or deemed to be a non injury on the second job.  That could affect your claim.  You should consult an attorney in your state.  Each state has its own Workers Compensation agency and rules.  Attorneys usually don't charge a fee and they are paid a small percentage of your compensation.
726976
Communicate with the medical office and ask for a reduction and a payment plan.\n\nGood Luck.
37440
Your state may have a workers' compensation commission - call them.  Ordinarily a claim for compensation is filed with them first.  You should be able to find an attorney that works on a contingency fee (no fee unless you win).\n\nIf you're an employer, contact your workers' comp. insurance carrier.
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i feel so bad for you, i am sorry. these things should not happen. i`am facing a case now about to call the lawyer and say settle, but i feel i`am getting screwed even before anything starts. car accident messed up back or tho claims arthritis my Dr. says nerve damage yet the or tho gives me nerve blocker medicine. well if i settle and arthritis is the issue i will gain very little monetarily. plus live with nerve damage the rest of life. but we need the money from settlement to help us out since i`am out of work.yes you can reopen a case if not by a different argument .
660774
About $300.  Some insurance companies will cover it.
48209
Differs in every state because Work Comp is set by state law.  In general, WC is meant to compensate a person for ECONOMIC LOSSES ONLY.  Below is a pretty general outline of what to expect:\n\n1 - 2/3 of your average weekly wage while disabled (non-taxable) up to a maximum each state sets.  Probably a maximum of about $600 a week (if your wage would be over $900 a week).\n2 - All medical expenses\n3 - An award based on the extent of permanency after all healing.  Probably $5,000 to $10,000 but, again, different in each state.  Could be more if bilateral (both hands).\n\nAnd then your lawyer gets 25%.\n\nGood luck...
791041
yeah probably so its just a herniated/slipped disks i had the same problem when i was in an 18 wheeler accident
716115
You should have been seeking advise BEFORE handing in the complaint.  The question is not how much you can sue for.  The amount you can sue for is virtually unlimited.\n\nThe question is how much can you get?????  And more importantly WHEN  can you get it?????  Time and money is on the side of the employer.  Unless you are very wealthy they have infinitely greater resources than you do and can afford to keep you tied up in court indefinitely.  \n\nOn the other hand you likely have very finite resources and can not afford a long protracted legal battle.  There is justice in this world but it is very expensive. \n\nFinally, let me say that what ever advice you get on YahooAnswers is worth exactly what it cost you..........NOTHING!!\nOver 45 years ago my father....who was a very poor man......told me "Son the only thing worse than an expensive lawyer  NO LAWYER.  My father's advise has proven very prophetic. I urge you to see the BEST lawyer you can find that specializes in Employment Practices Law.  And do so quickly.
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How much what?  Money compensation? Time to recover?  Physical trauma?\n\nYou should discuss with your regular doctor (M.D. not chiropractor) and perhaps get a referral to a specialist MD for your injuries.  Chiropractors are helpful, but you need to assess how serious the strain/misalignment/swelling is.   For example, if it's a back injury you may want to see a back specialist and have a MRI done of the region.    \n\nPhysical therapy is very helpful.  If you don't feel like you're getting good progress with your current Therapist, try a different P.T. office.    They're not all the same quality.  I have found some Therapists give everyone the same exercises and time on the treadmill but don't listen much to the patient's concerns.   Others are VERY attentive and will keep adjusting the therapy each time so you get the most benefit per visit.
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1. Report it to your supervisor within 24 hours so it can be a worker's comp claim.\n2. See the doctor that the employee health person recommends.\n3. If its muscular, that can be treated\n4. You may have torn the fascia in and around the waist that would be the precursor to a hernis.\n\nAt any rate report if it's on the job, ASAP\n\nsource 12 years safety officer and employee health
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What state you are in matters.  Some states have limits on damages, some may have guidelines.  Some may have options others dont.\n\nGenerally, however, provided you prove negligence:  You can be compensated for all your medical expenses, any actual losses, including time lost from work and any other expenses reasonably related to your condition (i.e. a nurse, housekeeper, transportation, etc).  \n\nYou can also receive damages for your future lost wages and expenses.  These will be adjusted down if paid in a lump sum to account for interest you will be earning, then adjusted back up for inflation.  These are harder to estimate and prove.  You should have an attorney figure this out.\n\nYou may also be entitled to pain and suffering and quality of life damages.  This is really hard to prove, and can be a completely random amount, although the court will likely adjust it to a reasonable amount, if necessary.\n\nYour recovery will be adjusted (depending on your state) by any amount that your negligence is found to have contributed to the accident.  Generally, the percentage of responsibility on you is the percent less of the damages you will receive.\n\nAlso, while any assistance your insurance (if any) may have given, your insurance company will want to be reimbursed for what they paid.\n\nIf you prove recklessness, or that they hit you while breaking the law, you may be entitled to punitive damages, which can be as high as 9x your actual damages.\n\nDid I mention you should hire an attorney?
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It depends on the court order.  If it's for any income, yes, he will.\n\nHe could go before a judge to get it temporarily reduced. (maybe)\n\nHe could also ask his ex for a suspension during the recovery time and make it up later.