{"id":19542,"date":"2022-10-21T05:31:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T09:31:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19542"},"modified":"2024-01-18T11:04:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T16:04:25","slug":"how-do-i-maximize-my-workers-compensation-settlement","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/how-do-i-maximize-my-workers-compensation-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Maximize My Workers&#8217; Compensation Settlement?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suffering injuries at work can be a traumatic experience. Trying to recover while dealing with insurance companies and workers\u2019 compensation doctors can make the process even more stressful. A work injury can leave you with many medical bills, days, weeks, or more of missed work time and stress over how to pay for your living costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, you\u2019re likely to be eligible for benefits through your employer\u2019s workers\u2019 compensation policy. You have a legal right to compensation for your medical costs and lost wages, and there are certain things you can do to help maximize your workers\u2019 compensation settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, insurance companies only care about profits, and they may offer you a low settlement that\u2019s far from what you deserve. Our workers\u2019 compensation lawyers can fight for fair benefits, however.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Tips to Maximize Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Settlement<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do many things to secure fair workers\u2019 compensation benefits when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filing a claim<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Seek Medical Help<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your health is the priority. Seek medical attention immediately after your injury. If you delay seeking medical care, the insurance company could claim that your injuries were not serious and find a reason to lower your settlement amount.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Understand Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Disability Rating<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many work injuries result in a disability that prevents you from working for a certain amount of time. Workers\u2019 compensation disabilities fall into four categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary total disabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disability that completely prevents you from working for a certain time<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary partial disabilities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disability that prevents you from performing some work-related duties for a certain period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permanent partial disability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disability that permanently prevents you from performing certain work-related duties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permanent total disability<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Disability that prevents you from ever working again, at your job, or any other type of job<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you fall under any of these disability categories, your doctor will assess the severity of your injuries and assign you a certain disability, ranging from 5% to 100%.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Keep a Track Record of Everything<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To win a workers\u2019 compensation claim, it will help if you keep a complete record of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The details of your injury<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The associated medical costs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The paperwork you\u2019ve accumulated since the time of injury<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our attorneys can use this documentation as proof to help fight for fair compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>See a Doctor on Your Employer\u2019s Approved List of Providers<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your employer is required to provide you with a list of approved medical professionals for you to see. You must meet with one of these doctors, not your general practitioner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t Give a Recorded Statement or Trust the Insurance Company<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the insurance company asks you for a recorded statement or says they are recording a phone conversation, don\u2019t allow it. Speak with your workers\u2019 compensation attorney first, so nothing is used against you and your potential settlement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>We Can Help You Win Your Workers&#8217; Compensation Case<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our legal team will fight for your rights. We can help you secure fair benefits in many ways, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling all your communications with other parties<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling all paperwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Representing you during negotiations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We can also:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Ensure Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim is Valid<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid losing your case, we will help you review the types of injuries that qualify for workers&#8217; compensation. They include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>On-the-job injuries<\/b>:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Any kind of injuries that happened at your workplace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repetitive stress injuries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Any type of injuries that result from frequently repeating a movement at your workplace<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Occupational illnesses<\/b>:<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Injuries that occur due to exposure to chemicals and toxins that later lead to serious illnesses, such as cancer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Document Your Case<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/work-injuries-workers-compensation-how-often-do-these-injures-happen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work injuries happen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> far too often. If you suffered injuries at the workplace, the first step is to notify your employer within 30 days of the incident. Our legal team can advise you if you have any questions about what details to provide and to whom. If the original claim is denied, we will help you file an appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Secure Benefits With Help From George Sink Injury Lawyers<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our workers\u2019 compensation lawyers will always push for a fair workers\u2019 compensation settlement. We don\u2019t charge any legal fees until we recover a settlement in your favor. Contact George Sink Injury Lawyers today for a free, initial consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We stand up for injured workers and their families. We know your situation is likely causing you a lot of stress. That\u2019s why our team is standing by to help you during this confusing time. Turn to us for legal guidance when seeking benefits from either the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wcc.sc.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina Workers\u2019 Compensation Commission<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbwc.georgia.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Georgia State Board of Workers\u2019 Compensation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suffering injuries at work can be a traumatic experience. Trying to recover while dealing with insurance companies and workers\u2019 compensation doctors can make the process even more stressful. 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