Workers Compensation Settlements

Workers compensation settlements are entirely voluntary. The employer or its workers compensation insurer isn’t required to settle a workers comp claim. The claimant isn’t required to agree with the settlement offer as proposed, either. If you’re in the process of discussing a settlement of a workers compensation claim, or you want to pursue settlement, you may wonder how much money you’ll receive in a workers comp settlement. Before making a decision about workers compensation settlements, consider the following topics. When discussing a workers compensation settlement, begin with an understanding of the benefits you’re entitled to receive. Also consider the rights you’re giving up in the workers comp settlement agreement. Learn about benefits types and how these benefits are handled in workers comp settlements. Permanent Partial Disability. If a work-related accident or injury left you with any type of permanent disability or impairment but you aren’t totally disabled, you may be entitled to a monetary awar