Legal Question in Workers Comp in District of Columbia

one lump sum

I had a back injury in 1999, from lifting something too heavy at my job. My doctor said I was 37% totally disabled, I had surgery in 2001 for herniated disc. Receiving weekly workmans compensation payments. Right now I am just getting temporary total disability, court date pending for permanent total disability. Am I allowed to get a lump sum instead of receiving weekly payments for the rest of my life. I also heard you can get just half in a lump sum and the rest in weekly payments, is this true. I get 248.00 per week. I was wondering how much of a lump sum I would receive, and do they consider that the cost of living rises, and if I was still working I would get raises. What do you see my lump sum payment being?


Asked on 9/14/04, 10:58 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: one lump sum

Your workman's compensation insurance carrier is not obligated to pay out your settlement in a lump

sum but you could certainly make inquiry as to whether they would consider doing so and that they

perform the actuarial calculations as to how much of a lump sum payment you would be likely to receive if they chose to pay you in this manner.

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Answered on 9/16/04, 9:19 am
G. Joseph Holthaus III Law Offices of G. Joseph Holthaus

Re: one lump sum

There is no obligation to pay a lump sum benefit. This is a matter

for negotiation through an attorney. I can be reached at (410) 799-9002 or by

return e-mail.

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Answered on 9/16/04, 12:23 pm


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