The answer is - it depends. Rather than go through all the scenarios which could take a while to type, I suggest you call our firm for a consultation on the issue.Ican answer your questions at no charge to you and even see if we might be able to assist you in obtaining an appropriate award. 1888-HELPWIN

Sincerely,

Gary R. Brod

215-247-0255

1-610-375-9009 or toll free

The amount of a settlement in a workers compensation case is largely dependent upon the amount of money that you earned prior to your injury. This figure is called the average weekly wage (AWW). Your benefit rate is 2/3 of that figure. A WC settlement is in essence an exchange of future rights for money. The injured worker gives up the right to receive benefits (wage loss and medical) in the future for a lum sum. Therefore, the greater the weekly benefit, the more value the case has. I am assuming that you are out of work completely at this point as that is a significant factor as well. If you have no wage loss than the value of the case is reduced because you are not giving up any significant rights.

The one thing that is not considered is "pain and suffering" you do not get compensation for pain and suffering in a workers compensation case. Since it is not a benefit that you are entitled to, it has no settlement value. i strongly encourage you to discuss thuis with an attorney. If you are unrepresented, the insurance company will "low-ball" you. Please feel free to contact my office at (610) 279-4300 to discuss this further. I represent uinjured workers throughout the state.