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Complaint Review: HENSON LAW FIRM - SPARTANBURG South Carolina
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HENSON LAW FIRM
145 CHURCH STREET SPARTANBURG, 29304-2728 South Carolina, U.S.A.
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HENSON LAW FIRM RIPOFF INAPPROPIATE TREATMENT OF A CLIENT SPARTANBURG South Carolina
*Consumer Suggestion: Hate this happened to you too!
*Consumer Comment: Stay Away from Heavily Advertised Lawyers!
*Consumer Comment: Although I do understand....
*Author of original report: INAPPROPIATE
*Consumer Comment: I will be in touch..just need some time.
*Consumer Comment: I will be in touch..just need some time.
*Consumer Comment: I will be in touch..just need some time.
*Consumer Comment: I will be in touch..just need some time.
Iam shocked to read Robins account of her accident. Oct 18, 2001 I was on my way to the mountains on 221 in Chesnee, A man pulled in front of a woman pulling from the center to go north and she hit him on the passenger side of his car as he was now in the north bound lane. I saw the accidenet happen and stopped my car feeling I was far enough away and would not get involved little did I know he would come straight at me and hit me full force dead center.
I was taken to Spartanburg hospital, the next morning my daughter picked me up , I felt like I had been hit in the back of the head with a bat and could hardly move. I was driving my daughters car that was totaled, the lady who was charged had only 25,000 so they paid the Preachers car 20,000 immediately and we had to get the balance from my daughters insurance. I came home and found many calls from insurance co on my answering machine I was watching TV and Henson Law was advertising I called got an appt met with their rep and they took my case, I also met Randy Kale in Hensons office that day. He suggested I see someone local so I did , it was not helping I was a mess, The bills got paid and Kale Consultant got a percentage for getting my bills reduced but Henson also got his cut.Randy then mentioned Kale Clinic (the original who did help me)
It took 4 years to settle, I went to a deposition to see about going to trial but the trial lawyer told me he would not go to trial and on my say so try to accuse the Preacher who hit me and look like a jacka**. Therefore last August I was notified by Brenda Johnson to come to meet with Mr. Henson , to talk about the settlement, I was upset over the amount but that day Mr. Henson was very nice , I was notified in Sept the check from State Farm for $5,000. and a check for 500.00 from the Preachers company was at the office and I could pick them up. I called that day to make sure Mr. Henson was in I was told he was at the dentist but would be returning, when I arrived at the office I was told he would not be in by Brenda , I ask to speak to another attorney in the office which she said there was none, I then told her since they had told me I would get no more from State Farm I would sign the check but the one for 500.00 I would sign in protest she refused to allow me to do so, I felt it was my right as I felt he caused the accident and his company should be responsible, I left and had second thought so next day called another attorney and ask could I reverse this, he said he never heard of doing so.
I also called the rep from State Farm I was very upset at that time, and when I spoke with Brenda she said I said I was going to sue them and etc. I never said this and then I got a voice mail on my mobil, from Mr. Henson who said he was away and he did not appreciate the way I treated his staff and was very rude but then called me back to say you are ill, mentally ill. I was mortified as I had done nothing to make him say this to me. I felt it was my right to sign the check the way I wanted but Brenda Johnson would not allow it.
I am so shocked over what has gone on as I had visited Randy Kale since for treatment so when I called Kale on Blackstock Road and was told he was not affiliated with them and then read this report I was in shock this could have happened.
I now have a Chiropractor who said the xRAYS show a great deal of damage to the cervical area no doubt due to the trauma mentioned , I have pulled my MRI and the reports which stated I had tears, bulges and a lot going on just 2 weeks after the accident yet they never felt it should go to trial, so now I will have to put money out for a year of treatment to "try", and get myself in a bit of order.
Since the accident I have never been the same , I have been unable to remember things, unable to sleep , neck pain and left leg pain, I cannot hardly garden as I once did, life has been a pain.
I hate this happened to Robin and I but I wish I had known about this before I would have chosen someone else to handle my case.
Bonnie
Greenwood, South Carolina
U.S.A.
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I was taken to Spartanburg hospital, the next morning my daughter picked me up , I felt like I had been hit in the back of the head with a bat and could hardly move. I was driving my daughters car that was totaled, the lady who was charged had only 25,000 so they paid the Preachers car 20,000 immediately and we had to get the balance from my daughters insurance. I came home and found many calls from insurance co on my answering machine I was watching TV and Henson Law was advertising I called got an appt met with their rep and they took my case, I also met Randy Kale in Hensons office that day. He suggested I see someone local so I did , it was not helping I was a mess, The bills got paid and Kale Consultant got a percentage for getting my bills reduced but Henson also got his cut.Randy then mentioned Kale Clinic (the original who did help me)
It took 4 years to settle, I went to a deposition to see about going to trial but the trial lawyer told me he would not go to trial and on my say so try to accuse the Preacher who hit me and look like a jacka**. Therefore last August I was notified by Brenda Johnson to come to meet with Mr. Henson , to talk about the settlement, I was upset over the amount but that day Mr. Henson was very nice , I was notified in Sept the check from State Farm for $5,000. and a check for 500.00 from the Preachers company was at the office and I could pick them up. I called that day to make sure Mr. Henson was in I was told he was at the dentist but would be returning, when I arrived at the office I was told he would not be in by Brenda , I ask to speak to another attorney in the office which she said there was none, I then told her since they had told me I would get no more from State Farm I would sign the check but the one for 500.00 I would sign in protest she refused to allow me to do so, I felt it was my right as I felt he caused the accident and his company should be responsible, I left and had second thought so next day called another attorney and ask could I reverse this, he said he never heard of doing so.
I also called the rep from State Farm I was very upset at that time, and when I spoke with Brenda she said I said I was going to sue them and etc. I never said this and then I got a voice mail on my mobil, from Mr. Henson who said he was away and he did not appreciate the way I treated his staff and was very rude but then called me back to say you are ill, mentally ill. I was mortified as I had done nothing to make him say this to me. I felt it was my right to sign the check the way I wanted but Brenda Johnson would not allow it.
I am so shocked over what has gone on as I had visited Randy Kale since for treatment so when I called Kale on Blackstock Road and was told he was not affiliated with them and then read this report I was in shock this could have happened.
I now have a Chiropractor who said the xRAYS show a great deal of damage to the cervical area no doubt due to the trauma mentioned , I have pulled my MRI and the reports which stated I had tears, bulges and a lot going on just 2 weeks after the accident yet they never felt it should go to trial, so now I will have to put money out for a year of treatment to "try", and get myself in a bit of order.
Since the accident I have never been the same , I have been unable to remember things, unable to sleep , neck pain and left leg pain, I cannot hardly garden as I once did, life has been a pain.
I hate this happened to Robin and I but I wish I had known about this before I would have chosen someone else to handle my case.
Bonnie
Greenwood, South Carolina
U.S.A.
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8 Updates & Rebuttals
Robin
Spartanburg,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
I will be in touch..just need some time.
#2Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
My mum died this past Friday....her service is tomorrow, so it'll be next week sometime before I try to get in touch with you,but I will. Didn't want you to think I wouldn't, but it'll be a bit. OK? Hang in there.....
Robin
Spartanburg,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
I will be in touch..just need some time.
#3Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
My mum died this past Friday....her service is tomorrow, so it'll be next week sometime before I try to get in touch with you,but I will. Didn't want you to think I wouldn't, but it'll be a bit. OK? Hang in there.....
Robin
Spartanburg,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
I will be in touch..just need some time.
#4Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
My mum died this past Friday....her service is tomorrow, so it'll be next week sometime before I try to get in touch with you,but I will. Didn't want you to think I wouldn't, but it'll be a bit. OK? Hang in there.....
Robin
Spartanburg,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
I will be in touch..just need some time.
#5Consumer Comment
Tue, August 15, 2006
My mum died this past Friday....her service is tomorrow, so it'll be next week sometime before I try to get in touch with you,but I will. Didn't want you to think I wouldn't, but it'll be a bit. OK? Hang in there.....
Bonnie
Greenwood,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
INAPPROPIATE
#6Author of original report
Mon, August 14, 2006
Just wanted to add that the day I called and told Brenda I was going to cash the checks she told me Mr. Henson had told her to put a stop payment on the check and if I wanted another I would have to sign a release form stating I would not sue Henson Law Firm which I did I wanted to put it behind me but since I still have much pain and much damage I guess it is not behind me. I want to comment to Leticia, you were not there this man pulled in front of the lady he was traveling south and he pulled in front of her into the north bound lane she on the other hand saw I was way back and went to pull into the north bound lane which is where she was headed it was his stupidity of pulling in front of her whats not to understand he was headed south 2 lanes and he pulled into the north bound lane in front of her why , that is the 100,000 dollar question. Robin I would like to talk to you sometime Marisia can give you my telephone number to call me. It has been a nightmare sometimes more than others, pain and not being treated fair is what it is all about. I was totally unaware of anything wish I had known sooner
Leticia
Anytown,Other,
U.S.A.
Although I do understand....
#7Consumer Comment
Sat, August 05, 2006
and agree with your frustation with the company. (Yes, the lies were completely wrong (except maybe something happened at the dentist and that's why he couldn't be in, and we all know that can happen. :) )) I can understand about them not taking the car that was hit and then hit yours to court. The lady was found completely responsible for both accidents. Why are you blaming the person who got hit and then hit you? An anology (that recently happened to me) my son was kicking a soccer ball back and forth with his friend. Well on time his friend miss and the ball hit his stomach bounce off and struck my daughter (who is 3) full force in the face. (I watched it all.) Did I blame the kid who was doubled over in pain or did I blame my son for kicking it too hard?
Timothy
Valparaiso,Indiana,
U.S.A.
Stay Away from Heavily Advertised Lawyers!
#8Consumer Comment
Sat, August 05, 2006
I'm not surprised at all by any of this. I've found that the personal injury lawyers who are engaged in heavy advertising tend to have similar M.O.s. They are basically insurance company settlement mills. Typically, they have a crew of "screeners" who ensure that they don't even take any cases without a likelihood of settling (and recovering) for at least a certain amount. In other words, if your case isn't worth enough, involves complicated factual issues, or if your potential adversary wasn't insured, they don't want your case. If they take your case, their on-going relationships with the insurance companies makes the settlement process fairly routine. In fact, it is so routine that, when a case is first accepted, the firm's management makes a timeline of when he wants the routine steps completed. These attorneys are not interested in the practice of law. They are ONLY interested in contingent fees and large settlements from insurance companies.
Robin
Spartanburg,South Carolina,
U.S.A.
Hate this happened to you too!
#9Consumer Suggestion
Thu, August 03, 2006
Hi Bonnie, I sure hate that this happened to you as well. I hope you are able to make complaints to the appropriate agencies...that I mentioned in my complaints. Also, since you called the Kale office on Blackstock, which you are correct in saying has no affiliation with Randy Kale or his practice, they will tell you how to get in touch with me...please call me if you need any help with any of this. Randy Kale is still being investigated from my complaint, and they are also aware that he has closed his office off Valley Falls road, and that his personal home is for sale..it appears he's trying to skip town, and set up business in another state. Maybe he thinks I can't find out where he is..:>). You will probably be able to sue Franklin Henson... I hear he's been holding up in the Marriott Hotel in downtown Spartanburg, as he sold his personal residence after the Supreme Court shut him down. I am waiting to hear from the Chiropractic Licensing Board, and their findings from my complaint, before I carry on with a lawsuit against the both of them. Get in touch with me if I can help. I hope you now have a good Chiropractor...again I"m sorry for your experience. If we all keep pulling together, we'll get them both out of business, and keep them from prospering monetarily from our pain, and hopefully get some restitution for those of us that got screwed. Take care!
