Legal Question in Workers Comp in Georgia
settlement with worker's compensation
I been on w/c for 3 years & 5 month from a accident from my job. They want to buy me out for 125,000.00 is this all that I can get.
We ask for 175,000.00 & I had 16 years when accident happen. I have a 3' metal in my neck and along with back pain.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: settlement with worker's compensation
Determining the settlement value of a claim is very fact specific. Whether your claim is worth $175,000.00 or $125,000.00 depends on several factors such as your workers' compensation disablity benefits rate, your impairment rating, your need for future medical treatment, etc. Additionally, in most cases, the insurance company will attempt to settle well below the claims actual value. I recommend speaking with an attorney that specializes in workers' compensation to determine whether you are getting a reasonable settlement offer. Good luck.
Re: settlement with worker's compensation
You cannot rely on the party who is responsible for payment to agree to the maximum payment that you are eligible for; therefore, you need to employ a work comp. attorney if you have not already done so.
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