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#1 2008-05-12 09:30:17

tulips38rm
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Got my check today!

I just recieved my check today! Fed EX delivered it about 30 minutes ago! I hope everyone gets theirs very soon as well! smile

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#2 2008-05-12 09:34:27

casey
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Re: Got my check today!

Congratulations Tulip.  I hope it is exactly as much as you figured it to be.


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#3 2008-05-12 09:36:32

tulips38rm
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Re: Got my check today!

It was a little less than it was suppose to be,  but I called the lawyers and they had already realized they made a mistake and will be mailing it out today or tomorrow. I am one very happy person. And thanks Casey smile

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#4 2008-05-12 10:48:11

Marie
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Re: Got my check today!

Wonderful news, Tulips!!  Don't go bananas with it...use it wisely and bank or invest as much as you possibly can.

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#5 2008-05-12 11:00:26

tulips38rm
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Re: Got my check today!

Thanks Marie, I will use it very wisely. It was really nice to have met everyone and I wish you all the best of health and happiness. God bless.

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#6 2008-05-12 11:30:09

norma
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Registered: 2008-01-14
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Re: Got my check today!

I just received my check also, and, my lawyer also made a mistake and will be mailing it out in a couple of days. Hope everyone gets theirs soon! Best of health and happiness.

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#7 2008-05-12 11:48:51

Elsie
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Registered: 2007-01-30
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Re: Got my check today!

I am curious. What kind(s) of mistakes did the lawyers make?  I just hope they weren't trying to pull a fast one and think that maybe the clients wouldn't be informed and/or paying attention.

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#8 2008-05-12 12:16:07

cinnamon
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Registered: 2003-02-17
Posts: 200

Re: Got my check today!

Tulips
Did you receive a copy of the check for the class council already ? I thought we would receive that letting us know how much they had mailed to our attorneys. Good for all of you who have received your check. On the 1st interim check my lawyer held it for 10 days before he sent me my portion and I had to sign a power of attorney . He didnt want to send the check to me to sign and send back to him. Not sure what he will do this time around. Good luck to all hopw it has arrived to those waiting in dire need. Dont know what I would have done over these years without this web page and helpful , knowledgeable people.
Cinnamon
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#9 2008-05-12 12:42:54

Elsie
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Re: Got my check today!

Thanks Cinnamon. My attorney also sent me a letter saying that I will not get my check until after May 20. He referred my case to a third party attorney several years back. Anyway, the letter is very vague about what attorney fees will be deducted. I called the office this morning and the receptionist said neither my attorney nor the accountant who drafted and signed the letter is available.  In the first interim disbursement I received my check less 40% less another $3000 in expenses. At that time my attorney said that was the extent of expenses. I am a little concerned since they won't talk to me and I think they will draft and print what they think is my net check amount.

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#10 2008-05-12 12:44:31

Elsie
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Re: Got my check today!

I forgot to say that I also did the power of attorney thing to let the attorneys sign the check.

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#11 2008-05-13 03:38:45

tulips38rm
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Posts: 282

Re: Got my check today!

> cinnamon wrote:

> Tulips
Did you receive a copy of the check for the class council already ? I thought we would receive that letting us know how much they had mailed to our attorneys. Good for all of you who have received your check. On the 1st interim check my lawyer held it for 10 days before he sent me my portion and I had to sign a power of attorney . He didnt want to send the check to me to sign and send back to him. Not sure what he will do this time around. Good luck to all hopw it has arrived to those waiting in dire need. Dont know what I would have done over these years without this web page and helpful , knowledgeable people.
Cinnamon
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cinnamon, I have not recieved the letter from CC yet.. I had DebbieL look my info up on Pacer back when they released what each one of us should get and I deducted his part from it and about knew what I was to recieve. When I got the check it was 12,000 short of what I thought. So I called them and they explained that the computer spread sheet had calculated something wrong, they are calling all their clients and telling them we have another check coming. Last time the lawyer called me and told me to expect it, but this time he didnt even call. I guess he knew we already knew to expect them. I hope you get yours soon.

They only charged me an extra $16.00 for expenses this time, I think to pay for the shipping overnight.

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#12 2008-05-30 05:56:06

malikee
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Registered: 2006-08-15
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Re: Got my check today!

Going to the bank today with check in hand glory be.

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#13 2008-06-04 21:28:30

casey
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Re: Got my check today!

Mickey - I sent you an email and if you didn't receive it please let me know.  I may have sent it to the wrong place.


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#14 2008-06-08 11:35:36

mthore43
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Registered: 2007-05-21
Posts: 121

Re: Got my check today!

Seems this is now over, I've been shown the money!

Thanks to everyone for all the information and support.

Thore

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#15 2008-06-09 11:14:45

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Hi Everyone - Routine maintenance taking place.  Glad to hear that the checks are going out.  Stay well, be happy and best regards


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#16 2008-06-10 12:20:22

txlegalpro3
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Registered: 2008-01-05
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Re: Got my check today!

Well, I still have not received mine.  Is anyone else still waiting?

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#17 2008-06-11 03:29:46

Marie
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Registered: 2003-02-21
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Re: Got my check today!

I think just about everyone has already gotten their money. A month is waaaaaaaaaaay too long. Ugh, there's that fishy smell again!!

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#18 2008-06-11 05:12:20

cinnamon
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Registered: 2003-02-17
Posts: 200

Re: Got my check today!

Marie
I am still waiting
Cinnamon


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#19 2008-06-11 09:34:42

jawbreaker
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Registered: 2006-12-21
Posts: 7

Re: Got my check today!

I am still waiting also, but my attorney is holding mine untill the lein from Medicare is resolved. I have been waiting since February to hear from Medicare. Since I had Mitral and Aortic replacement surgery in 2007, Medicare has to be reimbursed a certain percent of my total claim recovery. I am hoping they will be very lenient with me.

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#20 2008-06-12 09:51:36

LKC
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Registered: 2007-03-31
Posts: 98

Re: Got my check today!

Hello, everyone I have finally moved from PA to FL and want to know if there is anyone (like me) who hasn't been paid. I heard from my lawyer about a month ago and he said everyone should be paid by the end of the year. I don't think any of us left should hold our breath

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#21 2008-06-12 10:46:07

casey
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Registered: 2003-02-21
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Re: Got my check today!

Well hello LKC.  I'm sure you are glad the move is over.  There are some that haven't been paid yet so you aren't alone in that respect.  I'm glad to see you posting again.


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#22 2008-06-14 08:19:07

KyGirl
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Registered: 2008-06-09
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Re: Got my check today!

Hello, everyone.  I'm new to this site, just discovered it about 6 weeks ago.  I wish I had found it sooner.  I've learned more from the members here than I ever find out from my attorney.  I still haven't received my check.  I've called my attorney twice (didn't actually get to talk to him) and was told  they just received the money from the 7th (this was as of Monday).  On the interim distribution it took  4 1/2 months before I received my check.  Thanks for listening.
KyGirl

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#23 2008-06-16 15:11:07

cinnamon
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Posts: 200

Re: Got my check today!

To all
Well it is over for me. Got my check. To those who are still waiting hopefully it will arrive soon. A special thanks go out to Marie you have helped keep us all sane. Best to all and good health.
Cinnamon


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#24 2008-06-17 09:50:08

Harold Cave
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Re: Got my check today!

Cinnamon,
Make sure your  amount  is 60% of your total award( recovery) minus any additional fees.

Good luck.

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#25 2008-06-24 08:33:56

Elsie
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Registered: 2007-01-30
Posts: 70

Re: Got my check today!

Marie (or anyone who migh know)... who retains the echos? My doctor has ordered a new echo for me (yikes) and would like to see the one from 2002 for comparison.

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