Re: How much settlement did people recieve for Shoulder inju

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On 5/23/05, David wrote:
> On 5/22/05, SWEETPAPILOVE wrote:
>> On 5/20/05, David wrote:
>>> I was injured on 11/22/04 and and am still under going
>>> treatment on my right shoulder. I'm about to have my 2nd
>>> surgery and I was wondering how much to expect from a WC
>>> Settlement
>>
>> EVERY CASE IS DIFFERENT. NO ONE CAN GIVE YOU AN EXACT FORMULA
>> ON HOW SETTLEMENTS WORK. THERE ARE TOO MANY VARIABLES: AGE,
>> EDUCATION, EXTENT OF INJURY, FUTURE MEDICAL NEEDS, COMP RATE,
>> ETC.!!! ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT WC LAWS VARY FROM STATE TO
>> STATE. WHAT STATE ARE YOU IN?
>
> To answer all the variables you asked for, I'm 24 and have 2
> kids an I'm married. As far as extent of injury to this day I
> still cannot lift it above my shoulder. The Dr. said I will
> probably have to find a new job, because right now I work as
> an electrician. I live in TN. I hope this helps to soem extent.

I KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU MEAN SINCE I HAVE "BILATERAL SHOULDER
INJURIES." I HAD SURGERY ON MY LEFT SHOULDER WITH NO SUCCESS. I AM
NOW TRYING TO GET THE IC TO PAY FOR SURGERY ON MY LEFT SHOULDER
BUT THEY'RE DODGING!! ANYWAY, HAVE YOU CONSULTED A WC ATTORNEY IN
YOUR STATE? IT NEVER HURTS TO SPEAK WITH ONE. THE FIRST
CONSULTATION IS ALWAYS FREE AND IT CAN PROVE TO BE A WEALTH OF
INFORMATION.

I LIVE IN PA AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT THE MAIN 2 THINGS TAKEN INTO
CONSIDERATION WHEN SETTLING ARE "COMP RATE AND FUTURE MEDICAL
NEEDS." NORMALLY THE IC'S SETTLE LOSS WAGES FOR 3-4 YEARS. SO IF
YOU WERE GETTING $20K A YEAR FROM COMP, THAT MAY EQUATE TO
$60K-$80K PLUS MEDICAL!! KEEP IN MIND THAT THIS IS JUST AN EXAMPLE
OF HOW IT WORKS IN MY STATE AND EVERY CASE MAY PROVE TO BE DIFFERENT.

BELOW ARE SOME SITES THAT MAY BE OF HELP TO YOU. CHECK THEM OUT
AND EDUCATE YOURSELF. WC IS A LONG AND COMPLICATED PROCESS..THE
MORE YOU KNOW ABOUT IT..THE BETTER OFF YOU'LL BE! GOOD LUCK TO YOU
AND YOUR FAMILY!

http://www.state.tn.us/labor-wfd/wcomp.html

http://workerscompensation.crystalgravity.com/states/Tennessee.htm