I certainly feel for this young man. At the same time, the list of issues is as follows: “He suffered from depression, cognitive deficits, anxiety, psychosis, self-mutilation and a psychiatric diagnosis of multiple personality disorder, Asvar said.” None of the above mental health issues seem to be related to a fall, and are likely due to issues already present before the accident.
Depression was probably already an issue, which is either the cause of, or an effect from, the multiple personality issues. Anxiety and self-mutilation are not uncommon for those who suffer from severe depression or multiple personalities.
I feel really bad for the injured party. At the same time, I wonder how much of this was already present in Mr. Enriquez before the fall. The fact the lawyer is trying to turn this into some kind of “I got the biggest payoff, ever!” marketing scheme also makes one suspect there is a bit more to this story than this piece lets on.
Mike,
To make this kind of comment you are either an attorney for an insurance company, or even a person who has never been through this kind of situation before. It seems you are either very naïve, or have no knowledge of what this kind of injury can do to your brain or body. How do you know what kind of issues this young man had prior to his injury. Until you have been in this kind of serious situation you need to watch very carefully what you say. This a life of ” HELL ” medications, constant pain, nerve damage, brain damage, physical therapy, doctor visits, Psychiatrist , many testing evaluations of the brain,definitely depression, worthlessness, Loneliness, overwhelming anxiety, personality changes, thoughts of hurting yourself, giving up on life and others issues that come a long with this would you like to live this kind life?. I have lived this kind of life with a serious back injury, and never ending back surgeries. I also have serious nerve damage from my feet from the top of head down to my toes. I sustained this injury also at work. I was a hard worker for many years never complained or asked for hand outs from anybody including insurance companies. I am 55 years old and until you walk in my shoes or anybody else. Someday you may get this opportunity to walk in our shoes and I wouldn’t wish this kind of life on my enemy.
Why are beeing forced into the System, recieving Early SSDI Benefits. We should be able to collect Larger settlements for our Inguries and for the Loss of future wages and for our Childrens future/Education. Whats wrong with this picture, And A laweronce told me that if Works/ Comp hadden changed. I should have had a settlement around $500,000 to 1mill dollars for my permanent injury and to be able to raise my children witha good Educ. But we have been living in Poverty struggling like many others when we should be! Thanks for letting me vent, and God Bless.
If the attorney is truly concerned about his client as much as his syrup-laden verbiage suggests, perhaps he’ll only keep 10-15% of the “winnings” and give the rest to his client……..NOT!!
I have a atbi that has not settled either. It’s hard I have kids. I’m losing my house!! I don’t know what will happen My lawyer has worked on mine since 1998 and the defense always wants more I have some of the same problems of the above but now there is no place here to go and no one to help during the day, It’s hard. I hope it will end on a positive note.
Holy Cow, Mr.Asvar, has to be the best attorney, everrrrr, ANY injury can be tramatic and life threatning to injured workers, after treatments, and pills , and surgerys,(always a risk of dying under antistesia), i MYSELF HAVE A SPINAL CORD INJURY, 1 the insurance company HID FROM ME, till recently i never knew my fall also damaged my spinal cord(and right knee both sides, and my back. I got 9,000 dollars for my life being ruined by injurys.wish Id had this man congrats to injurd worker w/brain damage, least u WONT H A V E to work again w/pain 24/7
Valuable post , I loved the analysis – Does someone know where my company would be able to get ahold of a sample CSUN Affidavit of Financial Support example to use ?
I am in a battle right now with workers comp due to my injury. Witch i hurt my lower back and have pains going down my right leg witch happen in 2008. I had surgery in 2009 and it help for a few months but then my right leg was giving out on me. now for 2 years i havent had no doctor for my injury all i had was an injection witch only last for 3 mounths. I been trying to get a lawyer for this case and i havent had such luck. Now without a lawyer and about to go to trial i dont know what to do here any sugjestions
I certainly feel for this young man. At the same time, the list of issues is as follows: “He suffered from depression, cognitive deficits, anxiety, psychosis, self-mutilation and a psychiatric diagnosis of multiple personality disorder, Asvar said.” None of the above mental health issues seem to be related to a fall, and are likely due to issues already present before the accident.
Depression was probably already an issue, which is either the cause of, or an effect from, the multiple personality issues. Anxiety and self-mutilation are not uncommon for those who suffer from severe depression or multiple personalities.
I feel really bad for the injured party. At the same time, I wonder how much of this was already present in Mr. Enriquez before the fall. The fact the lawyer is trying to turn this into some kind of “I got the biggest payoff, ever!” marketing scheme also makes one suspect there is a bit more to this story than this piece lets on.
Mike,
To make this kind of comment you are either an attorney for an insurance company, or even a person who has never been through this kind of situation before. It seems you are either very naïve, or have no knowledge of what this kind of injury can do to your brain or body. How do you know what kind of issues this young man had prior to his injury. Until you have been in this kind of serious situation you need to watch very carefully what you say. This a life of ” HELL ” medications, constant pain, nerve damage, brain damage, physical therapy, doctor visits, Psychiatrist , many testing evaluations of the brain,definitely depression, worthlessness, Loneliness, overwhelming anxiety, personality changes, thoughts of hurting yourself, giving up on life and others issues that come a long with this would you like to live this kind life?. I have lived this kind of life with a serious back injury, and never ending back surgeries. I also have serious nerve damage from my feet from the top of head down to my toes. I sustained this injury also at work. I was a hard worker for many years never complained or asked for hand outs from anybody including insurance companies. I am 55 years old and until you walk in my shoes or anybody else. Someday you may get this opportunity to walk in our shoes and I wouldn’t wish this kind of life on my enemy.
Why are beeing forced into the System, recieving Early SSDI Benefits. We should be able to collect Larger settlements for our Inguries and for the Loss of future wages and for our Childrens future/Education. Whats wrong with this picture, And A laweronce told me that if Works/ Comp hadden changed. I should have had a settlement around $500,000 to 1mill dollars for my permanent injury and to be able to raise my children witha good Educ. But we have been living in Poverty struggling like many others when we should be! Thanks for letting me vent, and God Bless.
Really? Not related after a TBI?
If the attorney is truly concerned about his client as much as his syrup-laden verbiage suggests, perhaps he’ll only keep 10-15% of the “winnings” and give the rest to his client……..NOT!!
As this is a California workers’ compensation case, the attorney fees are already limited. 12% – 15% are common and must be approved by the judge.
Scott, just an fyi, The normal attorney fee for a WC claim in CA is 15%.
I have a atbi that has not settled either. It’s hard I have kids. I’m losing my house!! I don’t know what will happen My lawyer has worked on mine since 1998 and the defense always wants more I have some of the same problems of the above but now there is no place here to go and no one to help during the day, It’s hard. I hope it will end on a positive note.
Holy Cow, Mr.Asvar, has to be the best attorney, everrrrr, ANY injury can be tramatic and life threatning to injured workers, after treatments, and pills , and surgerys,(always a risk of dying under antistesia), i MYSELF HAVE A SPINAL CORD INJURY, 1 the insurance company HID FROM ME, till recently i never knew my fall also damaged my spinal cord(and right knee both sides, and my back. I got 9,000 dollars for my life being ruined by injurys.wish Id had this man congrats to injurd worker w/brain damage, least u WONT H A V E to work again w/pain 24/7
Valuable post , I loved the analysis – Does someone know where my company would be able to get ahold of a sample CSUN Affidavit of Financial Support example to use ?
I am in a battle right now with workers comp due to my injury. Witch i hurt my lower back and have pains going down my right leg witch happen in 2008. I had surgery in 2009 and it help for a few months but then my right leg was giving out on me. now for 2 years i havent had no doctor for my injury all i had was an injection witch only last for 3 mounths. I been trying to get a lawyer for this case and i havent had such luck. Now without a lawyer and about to go to trial i dont know what to do here any sugjestions
What a terrible injury, but very glad the worker was able to recover damages. Cases like these are far too often for young people.