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What types of settlements are there for work-related injuries?
Posted on Jul 31, 2012 10:00am PDT
One method of resolving your case is by "Stipulation of Findings and Award". This occurs when the parties agree that you will need future medical care and you wish to keep your rights for future medical benefits open. All money awarded is paid to you periodically, payable twice per month at the rate of $140.00 up to $270.00 per week (depending on when the injury occurred, how much you earned when you worked, and the level of permanent disability and subject to legislative change) until the full amount awarded is paid. Future medical benefits are available for the industrial injury as long as needed.
Another method of resolving your case is by way of a “Compromise and Release.” This is a full and complete settlement of all issues: including future medical care. The money is paid to you in a lump sum but you give up any rights to any future medical benefits related to your industrial injury. This amount is higher than the first option because you are essentially selling out your future medical care.
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The Law Offices of René H. Pimentel is a professional legal practice located in Riverside, California, that concentrates on cases involving personal injury, workers' compensation and industrial accidents. René H. Pimentel has been in private legal practice for more than 30 years. The Law Offices of René H. Pimentel represent clients in a variety of legal areas, including auto accidents, construction site accidents and temporary and permanent disability. Mr. Pimentel is a member of the California State Bar Association, the Riverside County Bar Association and the Inland Empire Latino Lawyers Association.
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