How much should I settle for a Subgaleal Hematoma?

Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question as I do not have enough information. Are you still under the care of a doctor? What is the recommended treatment? Is your employer's workers compensation carrier involved? There are many unknowns that must be answered prior to anyone giving you the advice for which you seek.

Youve posed an interesting question and I conclude you?ve drawn a conclusion that isn't accurate. I'd heard of a subgaleal hematoma before, but only with newborns. I'm not so sure your condition isn't a congenital one, rather than a condition caused by trauma. Newborn babies develop "neonatal subgaleal hemorrhage Canadian Medical Association wrote a comment on it in May 2012. Look at the reference section of her article. I'll quote what she wrote so you can see it. As you'll read she equates it use of the vacuum extraction and forceps delivery tools during delivery. I don?t think this is what happened to you to cause the condition, but it?s certainly interesting towards gaining an understanding of may have caused the condition in you. Subgaleal hemorrhage is a rare but potentially lethal condition found in newborns. It is caused by rupture of the emissary veins, which are connections between the dural sinuses and the scalp veins. Blood accumulates between the epicranial aponeurosis of the scalp and the periosteum. This potential space extends forward to the orbital margins, backward to the nuchal ridge and laterally to the temporal fascia. In term babies, this subaponeurotic space may hold as much as 260 mL of blood.

There is no magic formula to determine what a case like yours is worth under Nebraska's Workers' Compensation laws. For certain workers' compensation injuries, the amount a case is worth can be determined fairly easily. An example would be if you broke your finger and were left with an impairment rating, you would be entitled to a certain amount of weeks of permanent partial disability benefits. However, for head and neck injuries there is no set formula. To determine the value you would have to look at your "loss of earning capacity." Usually a specialist in calculating loss of earning power is retained to determine this value. It is based on your education, rate of pay, the nature and extent of your injuries and any limitations you have a result of your injuries. The loss of earning capacity evaluation is not usually done until you reach medical maximum improvement, which means you are healed as much as you can from your injuries. You might want to talk to a workers' compensation lawyer to learn more about your rights. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.

You need a Workers' Comp attorney for this. Hire one immediately. If you do not know whom to hire call me and I will be glad to refer you to the best such attorney in your area at no charge to you.?

You have a workers compensation case. The value is based upon the amount of unpaid medical bills at present, the likely future medical bills, and some amount for lost wages. I have no idea what a Subgaleal Hematoma is. I know what a subdural hematoma is, and that usually requires hospitalization and surgery. If you have not had that, then whatever you have may be quite minimal. If it was serious, you would be dead by now. Are you?? Workers compensation does not give much value to aches and pains, unless they are due to serious medical conditions, and I cannot tell if you have anything more than an aggravation of your prior neck problems.

This is a workers compensation claim. A fair settlement depends on what you average weekly wage was during the four quarters prior to the accident, what impairment rating you are ultimately assigned from your physician, and how the injury affects your ability to work. Without this information, I could not event venture an educated guess. You should consider retaining an attorney.

You cannot make a personal injury claim, because all work-related injuries are covered under workers compensation. In Florida, workers compensation is your exclusive remedy. You need to hire a good workers compensation lawyer right away, and hope that your employer reported the injury promptly to the workers comp insurance company. How much you would be entitled to under workers compensation varies depending upon the opinions of your treating physician, but you do need to get to a workers comp lawyer right away.

If it occurred on the job you need to file a worker's compensation claim.

If you have not done so you need to file a worker comp claim. You don't get to decide what you "want" for an injury. Your doctor will decide if there is any permanent injury and if so you will be paid according to a schedule that is part of state law./ get you a good comp lawyer to advise you.

Worker's comp covers medical expenses and time out of work. You cannot sue your employer for negligence. If you have a permanent injury, you may be able to get a "schedule award" which is based on a formula depending on the extent of your disability. But: you should get some advice as to whether the schedule award is your best option. Depending on your situation, you may be better off getting disability payments and having your medical expenses taken care of.