Re: Settlement offered..only with my resignation??

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yes be careful. people haved told me that attornies are
sometimes paid under-the-table to have you agree to
some "CHEAP" settlement.

tell him "NO" and to "get a back bone".

On 3/21/08, No Way wrote:
> On 3/20/08, Angii wrote:
>> I have worked for a huge retailer for 4 years.
>> I have 3 workers Comp claims with this employer, 2 of
>> which were not my fault. The back strain was partly my own
>> fault.
>> 1st injury was to my neck, back and right knee.
>> 2nd injury was lower back strain.
>> 3rd injury was left shoulder, neck and left knee.
>>
>> They have contacted my attorney and asked to settle, we
>> refused the 1st offer. They have come back and offered a
>> mere 1,000 more and my Attorney wants me to settle. Its
>> 5,000 for all 3 claims. The retailer wants me to resign
> as
>> part of the settlement offer? Is this legal? I honestly
> do
>> not feel it is fair they only want to pay 5,000 and leave
>> me jobless? There are not many jobs in this area and due
>> to knee injuries my knees are bad enough that they need to
>> be replaced, limiting my ability to work most jobs. I am
>> going to be left with out a job and insurance..Does this
>> seem fair? Any suggestions are appreciated.. Thank you.
>
> Your attorney needs to MAN UP!!!! If he cannot get a better
> settlement than that...get a new attorney fast!!!!! You
> should be getting triple that offer...and medical care for
> the rest of your life.
>
> Don't settle for that crap...tell your attorney to get in
> there and fight, or you will lok for an attorney with guts.