Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia

Re: Is my attorney really working for me?

I encourage you to sit down with your attorney and have a heart to heart talk with him. You should seek to understand what he has considered in evaluating your claim. From what you have indicated in your question, there is insufficient information to form an opinion as to whether the settlement offered is reasonable or not.

Many factors, including the impairment rating, enter the equation. Have you returned to work? Are you going to be able to return to full duty?Can you can perform light duty, and if so, does your employer have a light duty position available? What are your current work restrictions, and have you reache maximum medical improvement? Do you fit the definition of disability under social security rules and regulations? Some or all may be relevant to the issue of the value of your claim. Equally important can be questions relating to whether your employer is self insured. Many factors need to be considered and your attorney's evaluation is based on much more than an offer of $50,000.00. Or at least it ought to be.

If after sitting with him you still have serious doubts and reservations, it may be appropriate to consult with someone with all the facts and information available to evaluate the claim.

Again, sit down with your attorney. He has had two years to know your case. If his answers satisfy your concerns, stick with him. Good luck.

Jim Hough