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Workers’ Compensation
Settling Claims Many injured workers would prefer a lump sum settlement of their workers' compensation claim to continuing weekly payment of benefits.
We do not recommend that you settle your workers' compensation case until your doctor agrees that you have reached maximum physical recovery from your injuries and that no further improvement is anticipated. At that time, we can meet with the workers' compensation defense attorney and/or claims adjuster to work out a fair settlement arrangement.
Our attorneys will help you weigh the pros and cons of settling a claim. In cases involving catastrophic injuries that may require continuing medical attention, it may be to your advantage to keep your case open and continue weekly payment of benefits.
Third-Party Liability Claims When a worker is injured on the job and that injury is caused by the negligence of a third-person (ie: Not a co-worker or his/her employer), then the injured worker may pursue a claim against the responsible person and/or company.
A third-party liability claim offers the potential to recover damages not available under the workers’ compensation system. The damages in a third-party liability claim include damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, medical expenses and punitive damages.
Third-party liability claims may be pursued simultaneously with workers’ compensation claims. Since these claims provide for a much greater level of recovery, they are often an important part of an injured worker’s effort to obtain full compensation for the financial burdens accompanying a severe injury.
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