How to Receive a Workers Compensation Settlement in Oakland County & Macomb County, MI
Some injured Detroit area workers may opt to receive a cash settlement of their workers compensation claim instead of traditional benefits. To receive a settlement, there are several steps you must follow. The Tri-County, Detroit workers compensation lawyer of Valentino Law Firm has helped hundreds of injured workers with their workers compensation settlement claims and can help you determine whether settlement is the best option for your particular case.
Detroit workers can get the compensation litigation or settlement
To receive a settlement, you must first file a claim with the Michigan Workers Compensation Agency. The value of your benefits is directly linked to the effects of your injury or illness and the context of workers compensation law. Your injury claim must be evaluated to ensure that your compensation is comprehensive. Your attorney will consider the value of your claim and help you decide if a settlement would be beneficial in your case.
When thinking about whether you should seek settlement as opposed to litigation, you need to fully consider all aspects of your medical and financial situation, and current and future prospects for gainful employment. Once a settlement is offered, your workers compensation attorney will help you decide whether or not to accept the settlement proposal.
Workers compensation settlement - What are the benefits?
- If you require medical treatments for your work-related injuries, bureaucratic red tape may delay the monies required to financially support these expensive medical procedures. Victor Valentino has obtained workers compensation settlements in Detroit and the Tri-County Area that provide Detroit workers with cash up front to allow for medical treatments.
- Detroit workers comp victims who are injured may wish to receive settlements in lieu of ongoing payments if they are considering a move out of state or when they are injured at an advanced age or have become seriously ill. With the exception of death benefits, payments are discontinued after an injured worker’s death. A settlement that is reached before the injured worker’s death can help to provide for dependents.
- A settlement could provide much needed cash up front in exchange for continued total disability payments and some injured workers decide that they want to convert annuity payments to a lump sum cash payment. It is important to remember that after a settlement you forfeit your rights to any benefits associated with your workers compensation claim.
Detroit Workers Compensation Settlement Firm - Helping you get what you deserve
Workers compensation attorney Victor P. Valentino and his experienced legal staff provide thorough, effective legal assistance with civil litigation, workers compensation, bankruptcy, personal injury and insurance law to residents of the Detroit Tri-County area. With offices located in Bloomfield Hills, he is well-positioned to assist clients in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Genesee Counties, including the Bloomfield, Pontiac, Waterford, Clarkston and White Lake areas.
If you need advice or help in securing a workers’ compensation settlement in Detroit and the Tri-county area, contact our office today at 248-334-5340 to discuss if settlement is right for you.
