Scott,

I had to read your post 3 times before I understood it. I finally figure you were being sarcastic.

I know your frustration. I was denied any Work Comp after the appeals judge decided that if I could represent myself at the appeals hearing, I can not be injured. This is despite the facts that it took me over 100 hours of work to prepare and organize my 20 minutes of presentation. I also had to present my case with my eyes closed so I could focus.

The reason I had to represent myself was simple. The California Work Comp statutes limit the fees an attorney can be awarded. The amount of work and resources that must be gambled with an injury that has been discounted due to junk science just makes it impossible to get an attorney's help.

If your state has the same limits on attorneys' fees, the problem can be the same.