Legal Question in Workers Comp in Missouri
workers comp....do i need an attorney
i cut my big toe off at work and have been offered a settlement off 2000.00. i will never have a toe nail again...my toe is crooked sewn back on and i don't have total movement in it. the doctor rated it 15%. if i get an attorney, will i get anymore or am i wasting my time.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: workers comp....do i need an attorney
if you hire an attorney your attorney will work on a contigency fee basis, and will take 25% of any final lump sum settlement or other recovery made on your behalf. Your attorney will also have you rated by a doctor chosen by your attorney who will no doubt give you a better rating than the doctor paid by your employer's insurance company. An expert attorney can usually make a pretty good judgment whether you will net more money after attorney's fees than if you settle on your own. You may call me for a consultation if you so desire.