Difficult to say...if the employer cannot accommodate the permanent restriction and you remain unable to work, settlement value could increase. ...

What does this mean in terms of Workers Compensation?

Ratings are given to determine one potential type of settlement. The NC statute that governs this is NCGS 97-31. It assigns a value of 300 weeks...

Why do Worker Comp insurance companies rather settle a claim before they provide you the medical you're entitled too?

Agree with everything above and will ask you this...do you trust the doctors they are sending her to see? Do you know that, by statute, she is...

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What are the different ways you can settle a workers comp case?

You can really settle a case at any time. Mediation is just a settlement conference. You can negotiate with the insurance company at any time...

Bankruptcy and workers comp settlement

Since you are represented, there is little we can offer in terms of advice. The State Bar prevents us from advising people who are currently...

Thanks for your question. You need to find a lawyer to represent you and here is why: If you want to treat with a doctor, it is likely going to...

Thanks for you question. As many have said above, there is a lot more to learn before anyone can give you a good idea for a settlement range. In...

I have ulnar nerve entrapment from my employment. Supervisor continually ignored my requests to stop the work that was causing i

If your job has 3 or more employees, you need to file a workers' comp claim ASAP. Give written notice of your injury to your employer and/or HR...

I agree with Bobby and John regarding your right to a second opinion on your rating but I would be cautious about taking any money right now...

Do I need a workman comp lawyer

Absolutely positively talk to a lawyer. Sounds like you are already getting some brushback from the adjuster and you are going to need an advocate...