Re: I don't have an ttorney and the ins offered to settle fu

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Ditto. Insurance companies are bean counters. They will
settle for as low as possible, regardless of your needs. You
will wind up with more even after the lawyer takes his or her
cut than settling directly with the insurance company.

On 8/25/05, Mike wrote:
> On 8/21/05, julie wrote:
>> I had a back and shoulder injury and my disability
> rating
>> was like 22&37; or something (I should go look at the
>> paper)...I was deemed surgical on my shoulder two yeras
> ago,
>> but I decided not to do it at the last moment. I feel, for
>> now that that was an excellent choice. this has been
>> dragging on since 5/03.
>> Now, the insurance company has offered a confusing
>> settlement on future medical, that doesn't even add up to
>> the cost of the surgery I almost got, and still may end up
>> needing. I told them I wanted to do more research. I don't
>> have an attorney, and I'm not sure what to do next, or what
>> I should anticipate in the way of settlement.
>> I'd appreciate some advice from anyone who is in the
>> know. Thanks!
>
>
> You need to get a Lawyer NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
> Good Luck