South Carolina Request for Commission Review for Workers' Compensation

When it is all said and done, if you wish to settle your case, your workers' comp settlement should be a fair compromise whereby you give up your rights to receive continued ongoing benefits for your workers' compensation claim in exchange for a one-time payment representing a percentage of what those continued

Usually it takes 4 to 8 weeks from when you reach a settlement agreement through direct negotiation or mediation to get your workers compensation settlement money.

The typical range is anywhere from $2,000 to $40,000. This may seem like a huge range in possible payout amounts. But the injuries that qualify for a workers comp settlement also have a huge range and don't all require the same amount to cover fees and lost wages.

Some of the most common delays in getting your lump sum settlement or taking your workers' compensation case to hearing include: Problems getting in to see medical professionals to provide an opinion about your injuries. Waiting periods to get your case heard in front of a judge.

Get your weekly disability check started, if you're not receiving it already. Maximize your weekly benefit check. Report all super-added injuries. Seek psychological care, when appropriate. Seek pain management care, when appropriate. Don't refuse medical procedures. Be very careful what you tell the doctor.

Generally, it should take a week or two to get the settlement agreement to your attorney from the other side. When everyone has signed, your settlement must be approved by a Workers' Compensation judge, which can take up to two weeks. Once it is approved, an insurance company has up to 30 days to mail your check.

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Approximately 5% of workers' comp cases go to trial. If you are unsatisfied with the settlement amount you were offered or your employer's workers' comp carrier has denied your claim, your lawyer would start preparing your case for trial.

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