Does a Settlement Make Sense for You?
The law requires that workers' compensation benefits be paid to work accident victims over time. Settlements are an alternative in which lump sum payments are made at one time. While the law does not require settlements in workers' compensation cases, there are times when this option makes sense for everyone involved.
At the law firm of Palanca & Lanzisera, our lawyers will help you determine whether a settlement makes sense in your situation. If it doesn't, we will not push your case in that direction. If it does, we will take great care to see that the settlement you received is maximized. With more than a decade of experience representing injured workers in Atlanta and the surrounding parts of Georgia, we know how to make settlements work.
Reasons to Pursue a Workers' Compensation Settlement
Comp settlements cover medical care and lost wages. There are a variety of reasons to pursue a settlement, opposed to getting the benefits over time. For one, it is easier. You don't have to worry about constantly monitoring your benefits. You don't have to worry about being sent to the workers' comp doctor and having your benefits reduced or eliminated when you least expect it. You will have your benefits at once to save and invest to ensure they are there for you when you need them.
Of course, there are situations when a workers' compensation settlement won't work. If the nature of your medical condition is such that there could be potential changes further down the line, making it difficult to predict the amount of medical care you will need, a settlement might not work. However, even if this is the case at first, you may reach a point where the injury is understood well enough that a settlement does make sense.
Employers and workers' compensation insurance companies only offer settlements when they believe that doing so will benefit them. Our attorneys will show them the benefit of providing you with a settlement, while taking care to make certain that your settlement is maximized.
Contact Us for a Free Consultation
All cases involving workers' compensation settlements are handled on a contingency basis. You are only required to pay our law firm if we are successful in resolving your case.
Call us at 800-975-7325 or 678-733-9838 or send us an e-mail to schedule a free consultation.
