QUESTION
Can I ask for workers compensation settlement once I was released from doctor?
Asked on Jan 28th, 2014 on Personal Injury - Tennessee
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I am receiving workers compensation and was wondering if I could ask for a settlement once I was released from doctor to go back to work?
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You need to file a claim for worker's compensation benefits that cover temporary disability benefits, ongoing medical treatment and a settlement for permanent disability and future medical care.
Answered on Feb 04th, 2014 at 9:01 PM
Answer: You can but you don't know what to ask for so go and hire a lawyer that handles workers' compensation cases.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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You can always ask.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 12:16 PM
James Eugene Hasser
Yes, but it really depends on the type injury you have as to whether you would be entitled to a settlement for permanent disability. If you are able to go back to work and have a scheduled injury, you would be entitled to a settlement for permanent disability. However, if you have an unscheduled injury and are able to go back to work full duty, you would technically not have a claim for permanent disability benefits.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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You can if you have a permanent partial loss of use. See a comp lawyer for this.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 11:02 AM
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You can settle your case by a C&R, stipulation or by a F&A. Better to navigate it through a lawyer if you cannot follow the above lingo.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:53 AM
You can ask for a settlement at any time. The carrier normally will not settle until your condition is permanent and stationary, which may occur sometime after you have been released to return to work. The WCAB will not approve a settlement if the amount of disability is unclear.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:50 AM
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Once you have the impairment rating, you are likely ready to proceed (unless you need an independent medical evaluation). Any financial recovery will be based upon your impairment rating, comp rate (2/3 of average weekly wage) and body part(s) injured.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2014 at 10:43 AM