07-02-2013, 02:49 AM
First off, love this forum. Lots of good info on here. My question is this, I was hurt over a year ago. I am still not MMI and that is strickly due to the fact that in Ohio, the minute I am MMI, I will be cut from all payments and since I'm a single father, I can't afford to have no income.
I advised my attorney 3 months ago to please start the feelers for settlement. He said he would send demand letters, whatever that means, and I have heard nothing back. Is it normal to not hear back about any settlement offers at this point? Also, is the MCO and IC waiting for me to be MMI and cut off of all money so they can low ball me? My BWC doctor today when asked told me my disabled rating is total. He agreed with both IME Dr's that I'm "done" when it comes to physical labor. Since I can no longer hold a CDL because of the meds I'm on, and I have no other education, I have no choices here.
Should I call my attorney and DEMAND he work on settling?
I advised my attorney 3 months ago to please start the feelers for settlement. He said he would send demand letters, whatever that means, and I have heard nothing back. Is it normal to not hear back about any settlement offers at this point? Also, is the MCO and IC waiting for me to be MMI and cut off of all money so they can low ball me? My BWC doctor today when asked told me my disabled rating is total. He agreed with both IME Dr's that I'm "done" when it comes to physical labor. Since I can no longer hold a CDL because of the meds I'm on, and I have no other education, I have no choices here.
Should I call my attorney and DEMAND he work on settling?