Workers Compensation
The Benefits
Catastrophic Injuries
Workplace Wrongful Death
Back and Neck Injuries
Hernated Disk Injuries
Head and Brain Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Repetitive Stress / Reptitive Use Injuries
Heart Attack & Stroke
Knee, Ankle, Leg Injury
Making a Claim
Medical Issues
If a Claim is Denied
Return to Work Issues
Settling the Case
Trying the Case
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Suite 570
Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone: 678-298-0323
Fax: 404-255-0183
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Settling the Case
Many injured workers would prefer a lump sum settlement of their workers’ compensation claim to continuing weekly payment of benefits.
The attorneys of J. Franklin Burns, P.C., can negotiate fair workers’ comp settlements for their clients through mediation or negotiation. If you are considering the option of claims settlement, please contact our law firm to discuss your case. The initial consultation is free of charge.
Legal Help for Injured Workers
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We do not recommend you settle your workers’ compensation case until your doctor agrees that you have reached maximum physical recovery from your injuries and that no further improvement in anticipated. At that time, we can meet with the workers’ compensation defense attorney and/or claims adjuster to work out a fair settlement arrangement.
Sometimes our clients desire to settle cases before their recovery is complete. Our attorneys will help you weigh the pros and cons of settling a claim. In cases involving catastrophic injuries that may require continuing medical attention, it may be to your advantage to keep your case open and continue weekly payment of benefits.
Advocating in Your Best Interest
As in all negotiations and litigation, our role is to advocate for our client. We will press hard to achieve an attractive settlement offer. In many cases, we will request that the workers’ compensation insurance company continue to pay for medical care for a certain period of time in addition to paying a lump sum of money.
