Chicago, IL asked in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation

Q: Settlement amount for workers comp case for back injury with permanent restriction. Please read on for more information.

I live in illinois. I injured my back at a medical facility where I work at. After receiving therapy and other treatments my physician put me on permanent restrictions. My physician was against me having surgery because of my age and the severity of the back injury. My employer sent me to their physician on 3 different occasions whereas their findings were all in my favor. My workers comp case has been active for 3 years and we're in settlement talks. The judge on my case gave me a 15% rate on my back. My employer offer me a settlement of $80K in which I decline. I am 50 years old that has permanent restrictions and can no longer work at a job I have done for the past 30 years. I don't have a degree so I would have to go back to school at my age to learn something new in order to make the money I was making before this injury.My question is what's a good settlement because I don't think that $80K is enough. What all should I expect my employer to pay for with my situation?

1 Lawyer Answer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
Answered
  • Little Neck, NY

A: Although your question is posted in Personal Injury and Workers' Compensation, it appears to be a straight workers' comp case, unless there are third-party claims not mentioned here. A reason why your post might remain open for four weeks is that you ask an opinion on the settlement value of your case. Answering such a question could put the attorneys here in a difficult position, aside from the fact that they don't have your file before them, further compounded if you are represented by counsel. Otherwise, the workers' comp attorneys who are active on this forum answer far more difficult and complex questions about workers' comp law than this on a regular basis. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

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