With advice and counsel from d’Oliveira & Associates, a New Bedford woman received a $200,000 workers’ compensation lump sum settlement. Our client suffered from back pain and needed back surgery due to her job. She was receiving workers’ compensation payments, but her employer wanted to adjust the payments. She contacted our New Bedford office, and our staff immediately began gathering crucial evidence, such as her medical records. We maintained joint responsibility with a law firm specializing in workers’ compensation law to obtain this settlement.
Should I Accept a Lump Sum Settlement?
A lump sum settlement is a single payment that is intended to cover all medical bills associated with your workplace injury. There are pros and cons to accepting a lump sum settlement. First, the money is paid out in one chunk, and it belongs to you. Second, you can use that money for whatever medical treatment you believe is necessary. You do not need approval, nor do you need to prove that your expenses are due to the work injury. However, if you run out of money or if your medical expenses become more costly, you will have to pay out of pocket. Once the money runs out, it is gone. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can walk through the process with you and discuss whether a lump sum settlement is the right path for you.
Why Hire d’Oliveira & Associates?
Every case is different, and depending on the nature, the total compensation amount can vary widely. Here at d’Oliveira & Associates, we have been helping injured workers for over twenty-five years and know how to get you the best settlement possible. Contact us online or call us at (508)-984-8400 for a free case consultation.
New Bedford Personal Injury Lawyer / d’Oliveira & Associates
930 Kempton Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 984-8400
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