New York City Workers' Compensation Settlement Lawyers
In some workplace injury cases, the benefits available include a workers' compensation settlement. One type of settlement is the Section 32 settlement, in which all or part of the claim is forever closed in exchange for a one-time settlement. While there are certainly aspects of the workers' compensation claim process that can be handled without the assistance of a lawyer, this should not be one of them, simply because of the delicate negotiations involved and the permanence of the outcome of the negotiations.
At the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices, our attorneys have 20 years of experience helping injured workers get all of the compensation they are entitled to. We understand the Section 32 process. When is it an option? How can you make the most of it? We know the answers to these questions.
Two Section 32 Settlement Scenarios
There are essentially two Section 32 settlement scenarios. The first is when you agree to give up all rights to future benefits in exchange for the workers' compensation insurance company providing you with a one-time settlement. The second is similar, except that you may leave one portion of your case opened. Typically, that would be medical benefits, which would continue to be provided as long as they are needed.
Negotiation With Insurance Companies
We have successfully negotiated with insurance companies in many instances. In these cases, the settlements can be tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars, and once the paperwork is approved, they cannot be redone. That means that the settlement has to meet your needs now and in the future. We know how to achieve such settlements.
To learn more about whether this is an option in your case, call our office at 212-964-9292 today or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation with a New York City Section 32 settlement lawyer.
