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

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On 8/25/05, julie wrote:
> 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, I am 36% disabled as per the paperwork...
>>
>> Good Luck
>
> Get a lawyer now?? Are you serious? I have met with numerous
> attorneys and called even more. None will take my case,
> otherwise, I'd have a lawyer. I even signed papers with one who
> now denies I did. I don't have a lawyer, and it isn't because
> I haven't been looking for one two years.