Excerpt From Our Website About How Much You Can Expect In A Pennsylvania Work Comp Settlement. The short answer? It depends. The answer depends on many factors. It is recommended that you consider speaking with an experienced and Certified PA Work Comp Lawyer to evaluate the factors in your case. Some of the factors include the extent of disability, the pre-injury average weekly wage, the age of the injured worker, the residual earning power of the injured worker, the amount of years the injured worker has been receiving benefits, whether there is litigation pending, and whether there exists an Independent Medical Exam which offers an opinion different than that of the treating physician, whether Medicare needs to approve the settlement, etc. Settlements in Pennsylvania for workers compensation can vary considerably but the vast majority of settlements are under $250,000.00. Pain and suffering is not an available benefit in PA Work Comp. Some cases settled for $500 and some settle for $500,000. Every case is different. Injured workers should avoid comparing their case to a neighbors or co-workers. Remember, if there is litigation pending, it often means that there are doctors with different opinions. While settlement is not mandatory, it is always wise to explore settlement because the Judge is often confronted with opposing medical or factual evidence which he or she has to resolve, leaving one party with a victory and one with a defeat. Even if you believe your case is a strong one, nothing is guaranteed in litigation.
Posted on: Wed, 21 May 2014 12:29:21 +0000
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