Re: Hernia Workmans comp

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On 9/29/10, Steve D wrote:
> I have been out of work in Illinois for 3 months now for a
> double Hernia operation. Workmans comp has paid all the
> medical bills and paid me 66 percent weekly. The reason I
> have been out so long is that I have a very physical job
> and the surgeon was affraid I could cause damage if I
> returned to soon. Anyway, I understand all cases are
> different but, I've spoke to a Lawyer recommended to me by
> a fellow coworker about a settlement. She told me right
> off the bat the a hernia injury is not worth that much.
> When I asked how much she said, "we can probably get this
> in and out within a month for about $5500.00". I
> understand WC in Illinois doesnt pay for pain and suffering
> but this seems really low for missing 12 weeks of work to
> me. Im not askking for an exact amount but what does
> anybody think an average settlement would be for a 35 years
> old male in good health making $50,000 a year?

You won't get that much considering you will be able to go
back to work, becoming disabled is a different story..Take the
$5500.00, and get your Christmas with it.