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How much is my workers compensation case worth?
My name's Kenneth Berger, I practice law here in Columbia, South Carolina.
I handle workers compensation cases across South Carolina everyday.
I made this video to answer that question for you.
The value of a workers compensation case
is based in part on the impairment rating
that the doctor gives you at the end of the case when you've reached something known as
"maximum medical improvement,"
also known as in MMI. But impairment rating isn't the
only factor that goes into the value of your workers compensation case.
We take a look at how that impairment affects your ability
to go back and do the same type of job, or make the same amount of money as you were
before the injury. So in addition to impairment,
we take a look at your physical restrictions, your educational history,
your transferable skills, and also your work history, to determine what kinds
jobs you can perform even with that permanent impairment.
Another factor that influences the value of your workers compensation case is whether or
not you need to have future medical treatment. If you need future medical
treatment, but would rather get more money up front,
and rely on private health insurance down the road,
rather than workers comp. You can clensure the case meaning you bring
your case to a close,
in return for more money on the front end,
by eliminating the possibility of having workers comp pay for more treatment
down the road.
In sum, the value of a workers compensation case is based on a lot of
different variables.
Don't let an insurance adjuster tell you that just because you get a low impairment
rating, your
case isn't worth much money. That probably isn't true.
Rather than listening to an insurance adjuster, get a free consultation from me,
or request free copies of my books. You can do either one on the website or by
calling my office today.
I look forward to helping you, and wish you the best.