Sometimes you don't want to settle a case
We get e-mails and calls all the time from people wanting to know "What is my case worth?" Today was from a guy who just broke his leg and had surgery less than a month ago. Needless to say it's too soon to tell him what it is worth.
That said, there are often times when the answer to what a case is worth is, "there is no amount that makes sense for you." That doesn't mean you are going to become a millionaire; rather it means that we think you would be best served by keeping your medical rights open as relates to your injury for the rest of your life.
To achieve this, all we have to do is take your case to arbitration and win. Assuming your injury is work related, this will happen. The negative is that you don't get a lump sum settlement. The positive is that you still get paid what your case is worth (it just gets spread out in weekly payments over a year or so depending on how seriously you were hurt) and your medical rights as relate to this injury stay open forever.
In other words, if you have a back fusion and may need surgery in the future, this is a way to have peace of mind that any future medical care will be paid for.
We always tell our clients to think long-term and suggest that you take that approach too.
We are workers' compensation attorneys that help people with Illinois work injuries anywhere in IL via our statewide network of attorneys. Contact us and we will answer your questions or find the right lawyer for your situation.
