Posts Tagged ‘Workers’

What Is The Cost Of A Workers Compensation Injury?

I am looking for the average cost per injury / case of a work comp injury. Preferably musculoskeletal injuries. Also the indemnity costs.
Thank you, Patrick Zerr, P.T.

What Is A 2nd Injury Fund In Workers Comp?

Can someone in the know explain to me what is 2nd injury fund in workers comp?I currently have a comp claim for a bad shoulder and other problems on top of that,fused wrist,fused cervical spine,herniations in back,2 carpal tunnel hands!Someone said i am a candidate for 2nd injury fund?

Can Workers Comp Make Adjustments From State Disability On Pro-rated (back-pay) For A Seperate Injury?

W/C injury 05/05 w/c benefits stoped 11/05 (missed appt.) Attrny advised me to file for state dis. I did on a different injury. Had independent Doc. evaluation 10/06. If put back on W/C pay roll can adjuster depreciate the difference from a different injury? (approx. 12 mo. of benefits) Or will I receive 2 checks? State dis. runs out in Dec.06 Whats going to happen?

How Much Can I Get From A Workers Comp Lawsuit Back Injury With A Pinched Nerve And Sciatica?

1st thing is to get the best medical attention you can…back injuries only get worse as time goes by. 2nd get a lawyer who deals with workers comp and follow his/her instructions. The Insurance carrier for your employer will try and force you into a settlement to thier likeing. You are entitled to a comp lawyer at no cost to you….get one now..The lawyer will get you a more than fair settlement.

How Much Is The Usual Settle For A Workers Comp Case For Total Disabled Worker With Back Injury?

Workers’ Comp varies from state to state and it depends on what kind of work you did, how you were injured and what salary you were drawing.
In some cases you are going to get a weekly amount that has a set limit times a certain number of weeks until you reach the overall limit.
In some cases, your state may authorize lump sums for total disability.
Either way, unless you had a supplemental disability insurance policy, you are going to find it is only a small fraction of what your working wages were.
If you have another supplemental disability policy that will help, but more than likely you’ll have to go on some sort of public assistance to make ends meet because you’ll find what you are going to get from work comp is not going to be very much.
This points out why it is really, really, really important for workers to seriously consider disability income (DI) insurance. Many employers offer a group plan that is just a few dollars a week but will pay big time in the long run in the event something like this happens.
Sadly most workers are just too cheap to pay for this kind of coverage and then complain about how bad off they are when they are totally disabled, when they could have easily prevented financial ruin with a very inexpensive insurance policy.

Should I Settle My Worker’s Comp Claim For A Back Injury?

I herniated two discs in my lower back and have experienced tremendous back & leg pain. I can no longer enjoy many activities I used to – and I am only 25. Should I settle my worker’s comp claim? I’ve heard that receiving treatment through the worker’s comp “system” is horrible. How much money should I expect in this settlement?

Should I Settle My Worker’s Comp Claim For A Back Injury?

I herniated two discs in my lower back and have experienced tremendous back & leg pain. I can no longer enjoy many activities I used to – and I am only 25. Should I settle my worker’s comp claim? I’ve heard that receiving treatment through the worker’s comp “system” is horrible. How much money should I expect in this settlement?

Lawyer Workers Compensation ? In Mo. How Many Years Does It Take For A Back Injury Settlement?

I injured back in 01. lawyer gets 25% + cost. I will Not ever work again. How long does it take?
What kind of $ could be settled for ? Would you receive 2\3 of your wages?? I have only had prehearings & Dr.visits, & medications. It cost $75.00 per ph call. Or will I end up with zip. I have asked my lawyer this many times and never get any kind of answer.