However, just because settling without filing a lawsuit is faster does not mean that it is always the best course of action. In many situations, it will take actually filing suit to get the money that you deserve to compensate you for your work injury.
Longer cases will often lead to higher settlements or awards. If an insurance company or its attorney or the employer is slow to review the case, follow up, or set deadlines, that can significantly affect the timeline of the case.
Cases will generally take longer if an insurance company contests the rate of permanent impairment that you have been assigned, for example. It will often add nearly an additional five months to a case if the permanent impairment rating is disputed. In most cases, a worker will feel like a delay not caused by them was part of the reason that their case took so long. Insurance companies take time to investigate a claim, and they are dealing with many claims at once.
Having to process all of that information takes time and can cause significant delays to the process. They may do this to frustrate the worker in the hopes that they will give up their claim or settle for a lower amount. Despite the drawbacks, settlements can sometimes be beneficial in speeding up the payment timeline.
You could also return to work and keep the settlement if you recover, provided you do not have a permanent disability. Every case is different when it comes to your work-related injury. I am very impressed with the way this law firm handled my case. Zaida works very hard to make sure her clients are taken care of and are aware of what's to come. I would without a doubt recommend these highly experienced people. The attorneys and staff here are the people you want on your side My Workman's Compensation Attorney, Sean McCormack, was always consistent and reliable through a process that is both extremely chaotic and stress-inducing.
It was comforting to know I had his team looking out Had a great experience with this firm. Sean was amazing in handling my case. My wife and I are very happy with the Orlando Firm for helping us with my accident case. Vanessa Brice visited me in the hospital after being referred by a satisfied relative, whose case had been handled by Vanessa.
We are so thankful to Vanessa and Lynette Parker who have been working so hard on I had a great experience working with this Firm on a PI case. My attorney, Melvin Wright, was very professional and forthcoming.
My primary contact, paralegal Zaida Rivera-Kurth, was outstanding! She was extremely responsive, very informative, super attentive and always seemed to have my interests I don't usually go online to write a review unless it's going to be a negative one BUT I had to make an exception this time. I have had the pleasure of working with Zaida-Rivera Kurth at the law office.
She is the most professional, pleasant and knowledgeable person that I've worked with in a Nathan Carter was my lawyer but true recognition should go to his paralegal Vivianne Fernandez. Not only did she keep me informed every step of the way but she got the max the insurance would allot. She made Zaida really did a lot for me in taking care of most of my case. An unfortunate accident left me hoping I would be able to just take care of hospital bills, wondering if I could even receive a settlement to cover that.
However, Zaida was able to work magic and get me a settlement much larger Vivianne was great! Very responsive with emails and working with insurance companies. She worked hard to get me the help I was looking for. Her emails were personalized and I felt like she was really there for me instead of just another service. Zaida was not only excelling in communicating with me, she kept me updated every step of the way.
I was very satisfied with my decision in choosing Hired this firm based on a recommendation from a business lawyer. They worked on my injury case and they guided my through the process. It was seamless and allowed me to focus on my recovery. They are VERY responsive which is rare in law firms.
I had the pleasure of working with Zaida K and Lori, Best Firm I could've worked with. Always made me feel welcome it was like family. They definitely do their job and communicate really well with letting you know what's going on. But you need to know when you can expect a check. The time it takes to settle depends on several different factors including the severity of your injuries, whether the insurance company disputes your injury rating, and the time it takes for you to receive the maximum medical benefit from your treatment.
About 20 percent of cases settle in less than six months. Some factors include what disagreements exist about the case, the time it takes to receive medical examinations, and the time frame for scheduling formal court appearances. But there are also some things that are out of your control. In cases where there are no disputes, you should have a check as soon as the insurance company can process the payment. A complex case can take as long as two years.
It depends on the terms of your settlement. You may receive periodic payments, or you may get a lump sum payment. You may continue medical care and occupational therapy after the settlement. One of the disagreements might be about your disability rating.
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