Hoe do I determine if an offered settlement is fair?
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Hoe do I determine if an offered settlement is fair?
Settlement offer from a work comp injury with impairment of 37% insurance want to settle for $25.000. I been told my doctor will need knee replacement, insurance wants to settle for 37%.
Asked on May 7, 2012 under Personal Injury, Alabama
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way to determine whether or not a proposed settlement offer with respect to your worker's compensation claim is fair and in the "ball park" is to ask your attorney to provide you with copies of reported worker's compensation decisions similar as yours in the state and locality of the injury.
By comparing the results of the final decision you can make an informed decision as to the reasonableness of the offered settlement for your matter.
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