Is The Insurance Company’s Offer Really Fair?

One of the most frequent questions we receive is how much a case is worth.

While this is a difficult question to answer, we can provide some general guidelines as to what workers’ compensation benefits may be available.

Generally, injured workers who receive temporary total disability are eligible to receive two-thirds of their weekly paycheck. However, once an injured worker reaches a point of maximum medical improvement (meaning the injured worker is not going to get much nor worse), insurance companies and the injured employee can agree to settle the entire claim for a lump sum. This halts weekly benefits.

In some cases, it may be fair for the employee, who needs money right away. Too often, however, employees who are unrepresented settle for less than they are entitled to because they are unaware of their rights or fail to account for the full amount to which they are entitled.

Workers’ Compensation Settlements

When filing a workers’ compensation claim, the insurer may offer a lump-sum settlement to resolve your entire claim.

This can be tempting, particularly if you are seriously injured and the offer involves a significant amount of money. But accepting such an offer must be done carefully, with a full awareness of your rights, legal options and the full and fair compensation to which you are entitled.

For example, Medicare now requires you to consider their interests in any settlement you agree to. We can help you plan and prepare for costs associated with Medicare and your settlement.

Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialists On Your Side

At Ivancich & Costis, LLP, we have extensive experience in workers’ compensation claims of all types. For every client, we thoroughly examine the amount of compensation deserved under California state law. Because we have been helping injured workers for over 25 years, we understand what is needed for a fair settlement offer. We have board certified specialists in workers’ compensation and our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list. Our lawyers are each proven in their field and have a record of successful representation going back years.

Questions? Don’t Sign Until You Speak With Us. It Costs You Nothing.

We work on a contingency fee basis in most cases, so we won’t get paid unless we obtain fair compensation for you. We never charge for an initial consultation, and we are happy to answer questions and explain how we can help.

Call us at 866-432-2133, or reach us through email. We have two office locations in and Antioch and Oakland, and represent clients throughout Contra Costa County and Alameda County.