Some people cannot help themselves.
They think that they can settle their Work Comp case on their own and save money by not paying an Attorney.
The results are usually not the best.
You are taking your chances against an insurance company with many resources and a large number of attorneys who will advise them on the best way to protect the insurance company interests.
Who is in your corner?
If you do not have an attorney you are taking a big risk that you will make all the right decisions.
I have seen insurance companies make offers that are less than half the value of the case and tell the injured worker that it will keep medical open for the future. The insurance company will justify the offer with a doctor who performs an impairment rating that is low. They do not explain that the impairment rating is only one factor in coming up with the value of your case. The insurance company does not tell the injured worker that if you take a settlement and keep medical open that you are waiving your rights to more money if condition worsens over time.
Why risk giving up a fair settlement just to save a few dollars on attorney fees.
When you look at the numbers a lawyer will get you more money from a settlement even after you pay the attorney fees.
Attorney fees are only charged on anything recovered over the written offer. This protects the injured worker.
You owe it to yourself to at least speak with an experienced Workers’ Compensation lawyer.
Feel free to give Dirk May with Williams and Swee a call at 309-827-4371.