Many clients simply want to put the matter of their work injury behind them and get on with their life. However, we cannot force an insurance company to settle a claim.
Insurance companies only settle a claim if they think they will pay less in the long run by giving the injured worker a lump sum of money now. Likewise, an insurance company can’t force an injured worker to accept a settlement that the worker doesn’t feel is in his or her long term best interest.
All settlements of any issue in a work injury claim in Arizona must be reduced to writing in what is called a “compromise and settlement agreement”, must contain specific language, and must be approved by an administrative law judge from the industrial commission of Arizona.
If you have questions about settling a claim or seeing if an offer made to you is fair, you should definitely consult with an experienced Arizona work injury lawyer like those at Arizona’s Work Injury Firm. In my experience, engaging an attorney usually results in a settlement at least double what the carrier would be willing to pay an unrepresented applicant.
For more information on Workers’ Compensation or Social Security Disability, please contact Arizona’s Work Injury Firm toll-free at 855-325-4781 or visit our website at www.workinjuryaz.com. We serve the entire State of Arizona and have offices located in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma and Lake Havasu City.