Q: By law, Is there a monetary cap on the settlement amount for a workers compensation case, involving a permanent injury
A: There is no legal cap. It is based on projected liability; however I would stress that nothing short of loss of a body part is permanent in workers' compensation. Therefore, the carrier will always figure in the possibility that they will find the right doctor, the right legal argument and the right judge to eventually modify, suspend or even terminate benefits.
Glenn Neiman agrees with this answer
A: I agree with Timothy. In Pennsylvania, there is no such thing as a "permanent" injury. The insurance carrier is always able to argue either that the condition has healed, or that another cause accounts for the current disability. But, no, there is no monetary cap on settlement amount in PA. The settlement amount is a negotiated sum, based on the facts in each case. Good luck!
Timothy Belt agrees with this answer
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