Samantha's back by request! If you'd like, check out her other adventures, which include: "Samantha Meets The ADT Rep", "College Girls Take On Developers", and "Negotiating My Prenuptial Agreement"
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On Monday, Samantha got the call around noon.
"Can you get to Chattanooga this week?" she was asked.
"Sure, what's the job & fee?" she replied.
Samantha had been working recently as sort of an independent rep who worked for insurance companies; she was brought in to help convince potential litigants to settle cases.
"Well," the voice replied, "We have a worker who apparently got injured in a warehouse; he was goofing off with his friends and fell, but the company still has some exposure."
"How much exposure? and more importantly, how much to settle?" Samantha asked.
"The lawyers think it's probably around a $200,000 case, plus another $100,000 in fees; they want it wrapped up quickly because they're in negotiations to sell and the potential liability is holding things up."
"They're willing to give you 60% of what they save; so if you can get him to sign quickly, even for the full 200, you'll pocket 60 grand, not bad for a trip to Chattanooga." He clarified.
"And if I bring it in under 200?" She asked.
"Don't get greedy; speed is important, but the 60% holds. Bring it in at 100, and you'll pocket, hang on, let me do the math, around $120,000, based on their $300,000 estimate to settle."
"I'm in," she answered. "E-mail me the details."
The details weren't difficult. It was a simple injury case, mainly caused by the guy himself, but while in the warehouse, on company equipment. His name was Jake, early 50's, with a live-in girlfriend, who seemed to be more of the problem. The girlfriend, Jordan, was the one demanding a million dollars, calling the company practically every day, rejecting conversations to settle, and threatening to go to the media and bring in big law firms. She knew she'd need to get Jordan out of the way in order to get this done.
After a few Google searches, Samantha learned that Jordan was in her mid 40's and had been living with Jake a few years; she had a few thousand in credit card debt, no savings to speak of and probably thought that Jake's accident was her lottery ticket.
Samantha dialed the number on the file that she had been sent and wasn't surprised when a female answered. "My name is Samantha with the Trask & Reed law firm,"
There was no such firm but Samantha didn't want to be findable later.
She continued. "In Atlanta; could you please tell me whom I should speak to regarding Jake Webber's injury settlement?"
"I'm his girlfriend Jordan, and you can talk to me," came the reply, "But just know that we're looking for a million dollar settlement. He's hurt bad."
Samantha knew that he wasn't; she'd seen the reports where they had been doctor shopping, trying to make it out to be worse than it was, but she didn't let on.
"I understand, Jordan, and I'd like to get you everything you deserve, if you can gather all medical documents, and mail me copies, I'd be happy to schedule a time to review them, um, probably early next year." She stated this knowing Jordan would lose it.
"Next year!" she explained, "I, I mean we, we need the money now."
Samantha had her right where she wanted her; "Well, we'll need to review the documents, then have our medical advisors review it, then forward that to your attorneys for review; then when we've reached agreement, we'll get on a court schedule so they can approve it. It can be a long, tedious process," she said sympathetically. "Who is your attorney, by the way? I can reach out to them as well."
Jordan stupidly said that she didn't have one yet because they were all asking for 30% or more of a settlement if they represented them and she thought that was too high.
Samantha knew that was the standard range, but replied that it sounded high to her as well.
She then added, as if they were pals now, "You know what Jordan, we may be able to help each other out."
"How?" Jordan's interest was piqued.
Samantha explained. "Well, I have an opening tomorrow morning at 7:00 a.m. If you come by the office with a medical report, I'll try to walk it through, cut out all the red tape, and get approval to cut the check. You could leave with the check tomorrow. I'll get to clear the case off my log and you'll get the money tomorrow. We'll still have paperwork to do as the agreement makes its way through the system and you'll need to take it back to Jake to sign, but you'll be set tomorrow."
She had repeatedly stressed tomorrow many times so she knew that all Jordan was thinking about was that. She had also let it be known that Jake wasn't expected which Jordan liked because she knew she could make a better deal.
Just as Samantha had planned, Jordan said, "7:00 is too early; I'm in Chattanooga; I can get to Atlanta around lunchtime; how about that?
Samantha pretended to be checking her calendar and apologized that only 7:00 a.m. worked.
"Oh I have an idea," she added as an afterthought, "Hang on a second."
Samantha let Jordan sit a while and then returned; "This is great; I got approval to put you in the Marriott, Peachtree Center, tonight. We'll cover everything. You can drive town tonight, and we'll get it all settled tomorrow. You'll have to pack now to beat traffic, and don't forget the medical records. Just tell them your name at the hotel desk. I'll meet you in the hotel lobby at 7:00 in the morning."
"That sounds great," Jordan answered, she could hardly believe her luck, the money was almost hers.
Samantha called her friend Brittany who went by the Marriott and got a room. She went up to the room and left some drink coupons on the desk as well as a gift card to a restaurant across the street and a note stating she had a 6:30 reservation, Brittany then went and left an envelope for Jordan with the keys inside so that they'd be available when Jordan arrived in a few hours.
Jordan was packing and getting on the road. She told Jake where she was going but no one else. Any attorney would have known this sounded odd, but Jordan was greedy and didn't want to check with one, not that she had time to anyway.
Jordan headed down I-75 to Atlanta while Samantha drove the opposite way.
At 6:30, Samantha rang the doorbell at Jake's house, and after a few minutes, the door opened.
Jake stood in the doorway, using a crutch, and asked said "hello."
Samantha stuck out her hand and introduced herself; she asked if he was Jake and if Jordan was around.
Jake replied that Jordan was headed to Atlanta, and then said, "What was your name again?"
"Samantha," she softly replied.
Jake was taking her in from head to feet and couldn't help notice her looks. Samantha is 5' 8" with chestnut shoulder length hair and a perfect figure. She had light makeup on that accented her eyes, and a trim fitting suit that made it impossible not to notice her breasts. Her stockings and 4" heels were sexy but not slutty so Jake, while noticing, didn't suspect anything sordid.
"Uh, I think she's on the way to Atlanta to meet you," he added, somewhat confused.
"Oh, dear," Samantha pretended to be upset, "She must not have gotten my message that I could come meet tonight. And I've driven all this way. I'll just go back and meet with her tomorrow."
"Ok," Jake nodded as he took one more look at Samantha.
Samantha thought he might actually close the door, so she quickly added, "You know, I've been driving a few hours; any chance I might use your restroom?"