Legal Question in Workers Comp in Hawaii

Compromise & Release Settlements

Is there a formula used when determining the amount of

the settlement or is it done by a percentage? Also what information is considered when determining the settlement ie; lost income,future medical expenses, quality of life issues etc. And if it's a Longshore Harbor Workers Compensation Act case, does it make a difference on how the case is settled? Thank you for the assistance.


Asked on 2/11/02, 2:36 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
T.J. Lane Law Offices of T.J. Lane

Re: Compromise & Release Settlements

I can't advise you about settlement in a longshoreman's case. However, in a state worker's compensation case, the total settlement (permanent disability) amount you receive is based on your permanent impairant expressed by a percentage (usually done by a rating) plus subjective complaints which are expressed by a percentage. The percentages are then converted to monetary amounts. If you have any further questions, please contact me at 808-526-4000. TJ Lane

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Answered on 2/13/02, 7:35 pm


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