How to Navigate a Workers' Comp Settlement
A workers’ compensation settlement is an agreement between you and your employer, or its insurance company, specifying the benefits you will receive for your injury. Settlement is often the most common way of resolving a workers’ comp dispute. However, some settlements are final and cannot be undone, even if your condition gets worse later on. That’s why it is very important to understand the settlement process in your state and what rights you are giving up.
We've created guides to workers' comp settlement procedures in some major U.S. states.
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Workers' Compensation Laws in Your State
We've created guides to workers' comp settlement procedures in some major U.S. states.
Don’t agree on a settlement amount in your workers' comp case without first researching the law or hiring a lawyer.
Depending on your workers' comp settlement and state law, you might be able to get money for further medical treatment and disability benefits.
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