How Are Workers' Comp Settlements for Knee Injuries Calculated?

Compensation for work injuries is often awarded in weekly benefits, but in some circumstances, a court will allow a settlement instead. Your attorney can help you decide whether a settlement is the best alternative for you, considering factors such as:

• Are your injuries debilitating? Settlements are often made for cases where your work accident caused injuries that are difficult to heal, as well as those that interfere with your ability to work or conduct your day-to-day life.
• Do you disagree with your offer of benefits? If you and your attorney decide that the benefits offered by your employer or insurance company won’t meet your needs, you may decide to pursue a settlement.
• Do you need a lump sum? Workers’ compensation disability claims are usually offered in weekly benefits, but some injuries require larger amounts than these payments provide. If this applies to you, it may be worth pursuing a settlement delivered as a lump sum payment instead.

If you decide to pursue a settlement and the court grants your request, the amount of your award will be based on how your injury has affected your life and your ability to earn money in the future, including:

• Lost work
• Medical bills
• Reduced earning capacity
• Future medical procedures
• Injuries that cannot fully heal and could become chronic
• Injuries that result in partial or permanent disability

If a knee injury has kept you from working and you’re struggling to receive workers’ compensation, you may wonder how you’ll be able to afford legal help. 

If you work with Morgan & Morgan, you can always afford an attorney. This is because we work on a contingency basis, so you never pay a penny out-of-pocket. Your consultation is always free, and there is never a fee at all unless we win your case.

At Morgan & Morgan, we understand that knee injuries can be painful and life-altering. We also know how frustrating it is to deal with employers and insurance companies that do everything they can to avoid paying your full claim. We’re on your side, and we want to help.

Our workers’ compensation experts can navigate the complex application and appeals process, giving you your best chance for full and fair compensation for your injury.

We are serious about fighting for the People. Since our inception in 1988, we have grown into America’s biggest injury law firm—with 800 lawyers and

3,000 team members ready to fight on your behalf.

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