Am I Due a Worker’s Compensation Settlement?
Many people who are hurt at work wonder if they will get a settlement. Settlements are not automatically paid. Generally, settlements are due if a worker has a permanent injury caused by the work accident.
The determining factor on whether an injury is permanent is initially the authorized work comp doctor. However, many authorized work comp doctors are hired by insurance companies and might side with the insurance company when it comes time to determine whether you are due a settlement via the assignment of a permanent partial impairment (PPI).
Just because you receive a 0% PPI doesn’t mean that you have to accept that 0% rating. You have the right to contest the PPI. You have the right to try for a settlement. If you feel that your injury is permanent, you should be due a settlement. You have the right to fight for a settlement.
If you want assistance, or have questions, please contact one of Indianapolis workers’ compensation lawyers at Klezmer Maudlin. Thank you.