Hi.

My research and appointments with lawyers have left me with an opinion that if a settlement is offered you are lucky if you get better than 35% of the gross lost income and benefit total (taxes, costs, etc.). Many lawyers will take cases and have the client sign for 20% - 35% of net settlement award to cover costs. Unfortunately, being disabled never works out that it's fair and its unlikely to recoup a significant portion of future lost income.

I definitely understand why you settled.... the insurance company never goes away and will continually try and find reasons for you to be employed regardless of how unlikely and horrible this would be.

If you're not on an anti-depressent I would suggest that you discuss this with your doctor. Depression is a symptom of dealing with this illness. Also there is an affect on the brain which helps calm some of the mis-firing that is part of CRPS.

If you have coverage or if you can access local, publically funded counselling you might benefit from this as well. You'll have to redefine your successes within the limitations that this illness places on you.

I wish you the best,
Miss Irie