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

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On 10/03/08, cr5759 wrote:
> yes be careful. people haved told me that attornies are
> sometimes paid under-the-table to have you agree to
> some "CHEAP" settlement.
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> tell him "NO" and to "get a back bone".
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> 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.

You sure you are giving the WHOLE story? Did you have pre
existing conditions that you now want cash for from your
employer?
Yes, they can ask you to resign in the settlement offer. You are
a liability. You worked there for a very short time and seemed
to have so many "injuries"