No matter what insurance companies may tell you, it is not necessary to accept their initial settlement offer. An experienced workers' comp lawyer can help negotiate for more damages during negotiations and identify third-party responsible for an accident which can significantly increase your total recovery amount.
1. You do not have to accept a settlement offer
Workers’ compensation lawyers provide invaluable help for victims of work-related accidents to file claims and negotiate benefits from employers who refuse them. But not all lawyers are created equal – some can be more effective than others when discussing phone or face-to-face communications with prospective firms.
How much damages a lawyer’s clients will receive depends on a range of factors, including the severity of an injury, medical expenses incurred as a result, evidence available and any low settlement offers made by insurance companies; injured workers can dispute these offers by submitting additional documentation and going to court to fight their cases.
Injuryd workers should keep track of all bills related to their treatment as this will aid them in seeking compensation from workers’ comp claims and any possible third-party claims that might have contributed to the accident, including civil suits that could open up additional avenues of recovery beyond workers’ comp claims.
2. You do not have to accept a lifetime medical award
If you’ve experienced a serious work injury, it is crucial that you retain the services of an experienced workers’ comp lawyer. A good lawyer will assist in filing your claim without charging early attorney fees and will continue supporting you while receiving medical treatments.
Bad workers’ comp attorneys often encourage their clients to settle before fully comprehending the extent of their injuries and disabilities, leaving you with little or nothing in savings for future damages.
Although some lawyers may fail to inform you, you should also apply for Social Security disability benefits alongside your workers’ comp settlement. A catastrophic work injury such as spinal fusion, torn rotator cuff or permanent nerve damage could qualify you for these benefits and will be handled more efficiently with a good workers’ comp attorney who understands Social Security disability law and can guide you through this process – this may increase the overall settlement amount significantly! Additionally, they’ll negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf and fight hard for more in your settlement award!
3. You do not have to resign your job
If your workers' comp lawyer insists on forcing you to resign as part of your settlement agreement, find another one immediately. Not only would this violate your right to receive an appropriate amount for wage loss and permanent partial disability compensation payments, it may also breach employment laws like FMLA and ADA. Resigning in order to take a lower monthly sum could even end in termination of benefits; in such a situation it would always be possible to contest your case further.
