What if my worker’s compensation settlement offer isn’t enough?

If you suffered a terrible injury at work, you may be in need of a significant amount of costly medical treatment. Until you completely recover, you may not be able to go to work. If the injury is permanent, you may not be able to continue in your career. The subsequent loss in income could have a catastrophic impact on your life and the security of your family members. As a result, if the worker’s compensation settlement offer you received is far less than your injury related damages, it can cause a great deal of anxiety and fear for your future. A worker’s compensation attorney focuses on cases like the above scenario, and assists injured employees in getting the settlements that they deserve. If your offer was less than it should be, call an attorney today. They provide injured employees with a complimentary, no-obligation case review. This can be especially helpful as our worker’s compensation attorney can provide you with the clarity that you and your family need during this difficult chapter in your lives.

How do I know if the worker’s compensation settlement offer will be sufficient?

Every injury is different, and everyone’s ability to recover from a serious injury is different and depends on a number of factors. If they are in relatively good health and their immune system is strong, they may recover faster than someone who is already challenged with other serious health issues. If the injury requires one or more surgeries, recovery time may be longer than someone whose injury did not require surgery. When determining the full extent of damages associated with a workplace injury, hiring a worker’s compensation attorney can make all the difference. With the years of experience and insight offered by our attorney, your claim may be worth far more than if you were to file it on your own.

Can I get another settlement if I need more medical treatment later?

No. Once you accept a settlement, you will not be eligible to receive any additional compensation no matter your eventual circumstances. This is why it’s important to identify all of your past, present, and future damages associated with your workplace injury. A worker’s compensation attorney will help you with this. Most law firms belong to a professional network that include medical experts and others who will provide the critical information that is needed in order to file a claim that is inclusive of all damages. In this way, clients can receive the compensation they need in order to fully recover from their workplace injury, and the income they cannot earn while they are healing.

What should I do if I was injured at work?

After receiving proper medical care and a diagnosis about the nature and severity of your injury, consider consulting legal guidance. If your injury is particularly serious and will require costly medical treatment, hiring a workers compensation lawyer, like from the Law Offices of Franks, Koenig & Neuwelt, may be in your best interest—call today to learn more about how they can help you.