Does anyone ever have a good day?

[TiredOfHurting09]

Hi RNvic! That is my biggest problem there is only one worc comp attorney that I can even find in my area and he is the one that wants the money just to talk to me . The attorney I have now who isn't worth anything is over two hours away. I live in such a little hick town it's a joke when it comes to attorneys. I have to either go way up north or way down south to find one.

[UndercovrAngel]

Tired,

I ran into that problem here in my part of Texas. Only one WC attorney in the phone book, and when I called him, was told that he only handled those that involved auto accidents. He referred me to an attorney in the DFW area, which meant a 2 hour drive one way for me. However, everything was handled through mail to retain this attorney. I went for 14 months before I ever met her in person, and that was so we could discuss in person what to expect since I had been found MMI. It just so happened that I was in the DFW area that day seeing my WC treating Dr, so it wasn't like I had to make a special trip.

Although I am not totally happy with some of the things that she did while my attorney, I wouldn't have gotten through my denied claim without her assistance. She would do her best to call me back if she was busy when I called, and even answered my emails on the weekends from her home computer.

Now that my claim is at an end, she doesn't seem to want to help me get what is rightfully mine, so I am going to request that she send me a copy of my entire file, which I have a right to see. Once I get it, she will get the letter from me in regards to no longer needing her representation, and then I am going to file for a hearing against the adjustor for the IC so that I can get the monies they haven't sent me that are due, ask for penalties and find out why I haven't received the paperwork from her explaining what travel she paid for, what she didn't and why she didn't. She was to have had 45 days from receipt to get me that info. It would have been mid-july when it was due me, but until I pushed my attorney, nothing happened till well after 60 days. It isn't a big amount that is owed, but it is my money... and I feel I deserve it after all that they put me through over the past 19 months.

Angel ^j^

[TiredOfHurting09]

Quote:Tired,

I ran into that problem here in my part of Texas. Only one WC attorney in the phone book, and when I called him, was told that he only handled those that involved auto accidents. He referred me to an attorney in the DFW area, which meant a 2 hour drive one way for me. However, everything was handled through mail to retain this attorney. I went for 14 months before I ever met her in person, and that was so we could discuss in person what to expect since I had been found MMI. It just so happened that I was in the DFW area that day seeing my WC treating Dr, so it wasn't like I had to make a special trip.

The one I have now is like that I have only talked to him on the phone and then also dealt with him through the mail. The ones that I have found up north where he is will not take my case because they are a tight group up there and will not replace one of their own at least that is what a few of them have told me. So now that leaves the attorney's towards the south. I have found some in IL. and KY that practice throughout the state of IN. the thing is finding one that will take my case being that they are going to have to split the fee with my current attorney. I blame myself for this I shouldn't have gotten so scared when the IC started giving me the run around because I just ran out and got the first attorney that called me back.

Quote:Although I am not totally happy with some of the things that she did while my attorney, I wouldn't have gotten through my denied claim without her assistance. She would do her best to call me back if she was busy when I called, and even answered my emails on the weekends from her home computer.

I wish mine would answer me back. In the very beginnning he did but after a week or so it was like he just disappeared. I called him and left him a I am not happy voicemail and he was good again for a week then back to doing nothing for me.

Quote:Now that my claim is at an end, she doesn't seem to want to help me get what is rightfully mine, so I am going to request that she send me a copy of my entire file, which I have a right to see. Once I get it, she will get the letter from me in regards to no longer needing her representation, and then I am going to file for a hearing against the adjustor for the IC so that I can get the monies they haven't sent me that are due, ask for penalties and find out why I haven't received the paperwork from her explaining what travel she paid for, what she didn't and why she didn't. She was to have had 45 days from receipt to get me that info. It would have been mid-july when it was due me, but until I pushed my attorney, nothing happened till well after 60 days. It isn't a big amount that is owed, but it is my money... and I feel I deserve it after all that they put me through over the past 19 months.
Angel ^j^

After all the horror stories I have heard I am afraid to go without a attorney. I am scared that I will get nothing at all and be stuck with thousands in medical bills if I try to go at it alone

[Still in Limbo]

Just Keep Searching, there are Good Ones out There!! I was Very Fortunate to get a Great Attorney on the First Try, and if I call and Leave a Message and Tell Him it's not Real Important, I Usually Receive a Call in a Couple Days. On the Other Hand, if I Tell Him it's Important, He calls at His Very First Chance, I have even had Him Call Me form His Cell Driving form One Hearing to Another!! Good Communication with Your Attorney is 50% of the Battle in My Opinion, and Trust in Them is the Other 50%!! Hang in There!!

[MJC]

Tired,
You just have to keep on plugging at it. Don't give up, something will happen that will work out for you. As for good and bad days, yes we all have good and bad. For some our bad days are worst than what a person would consider a bad day. I have been in this type of shape since Sunday and it had been very difficult. No sleep, having to increase meds and just hurting so bad you just can't even walk or lay in a compfortable position. I know this will ease off some but I don't know when. All I can say is we have to continue to look forward to tomorrow as it may be a better day......who knows. We have to pray and hope. I am still waiting approval for a 2 level fusion on my lower back since Jan. My MRI was one in Dec. 08 and then I saw the neurosurgeon and saw others doctors as well for other opinions. Looks like WC will just allow me to rot away this time. My lawyer is filing a 1008 against WC for this delay. Don't have any idea how long all this will take or what the outcome will be. Until then I just keep praying and hoping and do what I have to do to try and keep my pain level at a level where I can function. Since Sunday, I have not been able to accomplish that with the things I am trying like, using ice, heat, trying to stretch a bit and increasing my meds. Just know that you are not alone and we are many on here in this type of condition. God Bless you.

Cajun Hugsssssssssssss,
MJC

[TiredOfHurting09]

Thanks for the support

I just got a call from an attorney today that I have been researching and thinking about hiring. I was shocked because so far only the paralegal's have called me at the other firms. Even with my attorney I have never actually talked to him hiself I always get called back by his paralegal. This attorney told me that he could not talk to me about my case why I currently have an attorney that I need to release him get my file and then get in touch with him (new attorney) again. He also said he wanted to make sure that I understood that he was not calling me trying to solicite. He ask me if my attorney had filed anything with the board yet to show that he is representing me. I told him that I had no idea and it wouldn't suprise me if he hadn't because he hasn't done anything so far. I also told him that one of my huge problems with my current attorney is that I call and it is weeks before I am called back if I am even called back at all. He said I can assure you that I talk to all of my clients myself and I answer all calls that come in to me. He also told me that with his firm he is the one who handles nothing but WC cases.

I like everything I have seen about them and I like the way he came across on the phone the thing is letting my attorney go without having another one already hired scares me. Anyone have any thoughts on this?

Oh just got a call from a paralegal at a law firm about 40 minutes away from me who set a appointment for me to see one of their attorneys next week. She said bring in anything I have about the ins. company and any medical records that I have. The thing is she said usually the initial concultation is free but she made it sound like the rest would be upfront like retainer fees

[chrischris]

Tired, you can make your day good or bad. It's all in your attitude. Granted, sometimes you can't control what happens in your day, but on a "normal" day which is usually filled with pain and sometimes depression, you can learn to work with your situation. Medications help and a good support system is needed; usually family; but sometimes it may be friends on a forum. Take care!

[Bummer Knees]

I've had the conversation with my doctor about having a good day and then over doing it.

He told me it is a matter of changing your lifestyle.

I am learning to pace myself and it helps, still things need done around the house & I find myself doing certian things and paying for it later.

[jayne]

I no longer have to have a perfect house and dinner...I cannot use a vacume,mop or broom..Bill and the kids do these chores...I always have laundry cant seem to catch up and my yard needs mowing.......the good days I do things I want to do..play with the kids or go camping.....Sweet tooth and I just spent 5 days together we just talked and talked and talked we drove and looked at the campground and runestone we just enjoyed each others company....we spent one day with Red and again just talked while Red painted.....I no longer have to see it all or do it all I will pay dearly if I try...so site seeing is from the car window...I dont do tours,or anyplace that I cant rent a scooter....A good day is just having to take one or two pain pills...a great day is sometimes sleeping all night without muscle cramps....I take it as it comes

[sweet tooth]

and a good week it was !!! thank you sis for having me in your home !!! i dont know when i have been so at home and cant wait to have some bisquits and homemade jellys lol