Should You Settle? A Workers Compensation Lawyer Explains Your Options
Workers compensation cases rarely move in a straight line. One week, you are focused on healing and learning what the doctor means by restricted duty. The next, an adjuster calls about a settlement. Clients often tell me they feel rushed, confused, or suspicious, and for good reason. A settlement affects your medical care, your wage replacement, and sometimes your future job prospects. Once you sign, the case is usually closed for good. I have represented injured workers