Is $60,000 an acceptable sum for my worker´s compensation settlement?
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Is $60,000 an acceptable sum for my worker´s compensation settlement?
I worked for Easter Seals Southern CA from 07/07 to 07/10. I was injured at work on 02/11/09. I never stopped working. I did my therapy sessions and went to every doctor´s appointment. I was sent back to full duty on 05/12/10. I stopped going to work because I could not work full duty on 07/16/10. I am being offered $60,000 as a settlement, with no future medical. Is this right? What is an acceptable sum? Should I speak with a personal injury attorney? In Imperial County, CA.
Asked on October 25, 2010 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Definitely speak with an attorney, preferably one with worker's compensation experience. There is no general answer--it all depends upon circumstances. For example, as you could well imagine, an appropriate settlement for someone who'd been earning $20k per year is different than for someone who'd been earnning $50k; a settlement for someone who might have still had 30 or 40 years he or she could work is different than a settlement for someone who was within 5 or fewer years of retirement; a setttlement for someone with significant continuing medical costs will look different tha a settlment for someone who doesn't need further care; someone who is totally disabled and can't work at any job is different than a settlement for someone who may have to take a slightly less-well-paid job but who can still do something renumerative; etc. You need an attorney to compare your settlement to similar settlements or awards and evaluate your situation to help you determine what is fair. Good luck.
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