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Your life can be turned upside down when you suffer an injury in a workplace accident. Medical costs mount, you could lose wages, and even endure various levels of disability. Though Florida’s workers’ compensation laws provide you with benefits to cover medical bills and lost income, there are various ways of approaching your claim. One option may be to enter into a settlement agreement, but it is critical to understand the pros and cons of handling your workers’ compensation settlement case through this strategy.

At Barbas Nuñez Sanders Butler & Hovsepian, our Tampa workers’ compensation attorneys have comprehensive knowledge of the laws covering all aspects of these claims, including settlements. With over 65 years of combined experience serving clients in Hillsborough County and throughout the Tampa Bay region, our lawyers have amassed considerable experience negotiating appropriate settlements for injured workers like you. If you have questions about your rights and options, please contact our office at 813-279-2686 to set up a free consultation. You may also find it useful to review some general information about workers’ compensation settlements in Florida.

Settlements in Tampa Workers’ Compensation Claims

You may be aware that Florida’s workers’ compensation laws protect you if you suffer a work-related injury, but there are different ways to resolve your claim. You could go through the entire official process, which involves filing a claim and potentially going through a hearing. Another option would be to voluntarily settle your claim, usually for a lump sum payment. The amount depends upon a number of factors, including:

  • How much your claim is worth;
  • Your age and relative health;
  • Your level of education, work experience, and future employability;
  • Your average weekly wages;
  • Your level of impairment;
  • Your disability, in regards to partial versus total and permanent versus temporary;
  • The medical costs you may incur in the future; and,
  • Other considerations.

Why Consider Workers’ Compensation Settlement

In an ideal world, you would file your claim with your employer or employer’s insurance company, get approval, and start receiving benefits. However, in reality, your experience may be quite different. There may be serious questions over the circumstances of your workplace accident and whether the incident is even covered by workers’ compensation laws. The extent and severity of your injuries may be disputed, and your level of impairment may be unclear. Any of these grounds, if raised in a hearing, could be reason to deny your claim entirely.

With a settlement, you may be able to overcome potential weaknesses in your claim and obtain a lump sum amount to cover all future issues related to your workplace injuries. Still, there are drawbacks in certain situations because you release all your rights when accepting a settlement. For instance, if you are still receiving medical treatment, settling your claim may not promote your interests. You are giving up your right to pursue monetary benefits that you may incur in the future.

Trust a Tampa Lawyer to Assist with Your Workers’ Compensation Settlement

For more information about workers’ compensation settlements, please contact the Tampa law firm of Barbas Nuñez Sanders Butler & Hovsepian. We can help with negotiations, drafting documents, and other aspects of the settlement process. You can reach our office at 813-279-2686 or via our website to schedule a free consultation regarding your situation.

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