Re: Torn Rotator Cuff, etc.

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On 7/28/05, MJL wrote:
> I'm in Texas, and have spoken to three attorneys - all of them
> have told me I have a right to WC payments dating from the day
> I was fired until my doctor gives me a full release. My doctor
> just prescribed six more weeks of PT 3 times a week.
>
> In Texas a WC attorney can get a maximum of 25&37; of each weekly
> WC check.
>
> If there is a total settlement in the future....Does anyone out
> there know if a WC attorney gets a percentage of any final
> settlement check?
>
> Also, does anyone know anything about receiving unemployment
> and WC at the same time?
>
> Thanks for your support.

An attorney representing an injured worker will most likely
collect 15-25% of one's settlement unless other arrangements have
been previously made! The percentage depends on the state the
claim is filed. The answer to your second question is "NO." An
injured worker cannot collect unemployment benefits due to the
fact that one must be "willing and able" to work at the time
benefits are dispersed. The insurance company can make the case
that you are "willing and able" to work, thus making you
ineligible for WC benefits!!