Am I entitled to settle my workers' compensation case?

You are entitled to settle all or part of your Georgia workers' compensation case; but if you are going to settle, we recommend seeking a settlement that leaves your medical benefits open for future treatment.  Insurance companies prefer to close claims in their entirety, so if you are going to close out your right to future treatment, you should probably feel confident that your settlement will be enough to cover your anticipated future medical needs.

Insurance companies frequently offer unfair settlements to unrepresented individuals who, in many cases, don't know that their cases are worth much more.  For this reason, we recommend that you contact an experienced workers' compensation attorney who can evaluate your case and help you obtain a fair settlement of your case.  If you would like to set up a free consultation with an experienced workers' compensation attorney at The Bader Law Firm, please call us at 404.917.9174.

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How much is my workers' compensation case worth?

What your workers' compensation case is worth will depend on a number of factors such as: how you were injured; who caused your injuries; what types of injuries you suffered; how much time you've missed from work and how much time you expect to miss from work in the future; whether you've received sufficient medical treatment for your injuries, and whether and what kind of medical treatment you'll need in the future; and whether any of your injuries are permanent and, if so, whether your authorized treating physician has issued a permanent partial disability rating.

If you'd like to know what your workers' compensation case is worth, or if you'd like to know whether you've received a fair settlement offer, we recommend speaking with a Georgia workers' compensation attorney who can perform a thorough evaluation of your case and who can help you maximize your recovery. 

To schedule a free consultation with a Georgia workers' compensation attorney at The Bader Law Firm, please send us an email or call us at 404.917.9174.  We represent injured workers throughout Georgia and  are conveniently located next to the State Board of Workers' Compensation just off the I-75/I-85 Connector and only steps from the Peachtree Center MARTA Station.

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Who will pay for my medical care after I settle my case?

It depends.  If you closed out your claim at the time of settlement, you likely will be fully responsible or any medical treatment you receive after your settlement is approved by the State Board of Workers' Compensation.

On the other hand, if, at the time of settlement, you left medical benefits open, the insurance company should authorize any treatment you need for your work-related injury.  That said, the insurance company may deny payment of future medical treatment if you suffer a new accident after your settlement or if your condition gets worse as a result of work activities that you perform for a new employer. 

Before you settle your workers' compensation case, we strongly recommend contacting an experienced workers' compensation attorney who can make sure that you receive a fair settlement and help you maximize your recovery.

To schedule a free consultation with a Georgia workers' compensation attorney at The Bader Law Firm, please send us an email or call us at 404.917.9174.  We represent injured workers throughout Georgia and are conveniently located next to the State Board of Workers' Compensation just off the I-75/I-85 Connector and steps from the Peachtree Center MARTA Station.

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