QUESTION
Do you still get a settlement for pain and suffering if you get hurt at work but injuries aren’t permanent?
Asked on Nov 06th, 2012 on Personal Injury - North Carolina
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Personal Injury Attorney serving Pacific, MO
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Melvin G. Franke
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No, WC does not pay for pain and suffering.
Answered on Nov 09th, 2012 at 2:22 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Anderson, SC
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The David F. Stoddard Law Firm
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When y0ou are hurt at work, your exclusive remedy against your employer is workers comp. Pain and suffering is not an element of damages in workers comp. If a third party, who was not employed by your employer, was at fault, you could sue that person or company for pain and suffering, but it is usually not worth it if it is not permanent.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 7:09 PM
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Law Office of Stuart M. Nachbar, P.C.
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You get workers comp.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 7:07 PM
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Syracuse, NY
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Andrew T. Velonis, P.C.
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No, you get your medical bills and 2/3 of your loss of pay, that's it.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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Bulman Law Associates PLLC
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No.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:47 PM
Ronald A. Steinberg
Not in Michigan. Under workers compensation, you get lost wages and medical expenses.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
Your workman comp coverage would determine that.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
Litigation Attorney serving Olean, NY
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Black, Lyle & Habberfield, LLP
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You can proceed through workers compensation unless your injuries were caused by someone other than yourself or your employer.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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Richard E. Damon, P.C.
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Yes, but less, of course, than if you suffered permanent injury.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Appellate Attorney serving Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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If it is a work injury you are normally limited in your recovery to worker's comp benefits. Need further details for a firm opinion.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:45 PM
You should consult with a lawyer who dandles work-related legal matters for a complete evaluation of your case including damages for pain and suffering.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:45 PM
If the injury occurred at work and is subject to Iowa's Workers' Compensation Laws, you would be entitled to have your medical expenses paid, paid for your time off work, and paid benefits for having a permanent injury. You are not entitled to specific dollars for pain and suffering but your pain can have an effect on the level of benefits you can recieve for the permanent injury.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Personal Injury Law Attorney serving Naperville, IL
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Law Office of Barry R. Rabovsky
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Consult an attorney.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:45 PM
Personal Injury Attorney serving Charlotte, NC
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Paul Whitfield and Associates P.A.
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Worker comp does not include anything for pain and suffering.
Answered on Nov 07th, 2012 at 6:44 PM