Agreeing on suing employer

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after. We were already looking on it and waited to put in any paperwork until I had a solid offer.
 
rr1213 said:
Don’t guess about your legal rights. Please see a lawyer.
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Just remember, unless a case is hopeless or the client doesn’t have much money…lawyers want your business.

Would a lawyer tell you that it’s not worth it, or would a lawyer look you in the eye and tell you to sue…cash or charge?

Lawyers are necessary, but they are also running a lucrative business.
 
setitstraight said:
Would a lawyer tell you that it’s not worth it, or would a lawyer look you in the eye and tell you to sue…cash or charge?
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Exactly one of my points. How can we trust anyone to give us objective advice if they think they can make money off it?
 
the question of whether or not to sue your employer has nothing whatever to do with your personal financial situation, any outstanding loans or any other consideration except that which pertains to the workplace injuries you have suffered, and going to the courts for a judgment on whether or not your employer was negligent.

with the help of a competent attorney (and prudence dictates that this be someone other than a friend or relative, or someone recommended by a relative) go over the facts of the various incidents and work and look at that situation, without extraneous factors. One good reason for suing would be if there is a pattern of deliberate negligence which is putting your co-workers in danger, and other means of resolving the workplace issues have failed to redress ongoing problems. Have complaints been filed with OSHA or whatever is the appropriate agency for past problems, have proper workers comp claims been filed for any injuries, is there a history of such problems and so forth. Just get advice on the workplace issue, and leave your personal affairs out of it when you make this decision.
 
vluvski said:
Exactly one of my points. How can we trust anyone to give us objective advice if they think they can make money off it?
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Um, well that’s how lawyers earn their living, silly. A lawyer WILL tell you straight up if your case is non-existant because they’re not going to waste their time. Sure, they can make money in charging you hourly but the real money is in their settlement percentage. But if you didn’t miss any work and there isn’t any discernible injury nor any projected long-term ill effects, you’re going to have a hard time getting any compensation.
 
If you were not in the financial situation that you are in would you consider suing?

These incidents need to be reported to OSHA before somebody DOES get hurt.
 
Thank you, puzzleannie, you are very right. Our financial situation is irrelevant to receiving just compensation.

Maybe I can demand hazard pay… 😉
 
setitstraight said:
Would a lawyer tell you that it’s not worth it, or would a lawyer look you in the eye and tell you to sue…cash or charge?
Lawyers are necessary, but they are also running a lucrative business.
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Despite common perceptions, most lawyers are honest people. Often, you can have an initial consultation for free where you will get at least an educated opinion as to whether a case has some merit or not. If I were the OP, I would promptly seek an attorney who practices in the area of workers compensation law. Ask the Maryland State Bar for their lawyer referral service. Or check with the local legal aid society.
 
vluvski said:
Exactly one of my points. How can we trust anyone to give us objective advice if they think they can make money off it?
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Do you trust your physican to give you objective advice? What about your stock broker? How about your auto mechanic? If this is an issue for you, check the Christian legal pages and choose an attorney from there.
 
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