Feb. 19, 2010 -
PRLog -- Workers compensation settlements can have lifelong implications for an injured worker. Typically workers compensation awards are paid out in a lump sum to injured workers who have permanent or permanent partial injuries to settle their claims. The amount an injured worker receives in a settlement for an injury may not be sufficient to cover permanent injuries stemming from an on the job injury.
Workers compensation laws vary from state to state, but in general, when an employee is injured on the job, they are entitled by law to be compensated for the time lost due to injury. If an injured worker suffers a permanent injury, they may be offered a lump sum settlement. Injured workers need to be aware of all their rights and should be informed of all their options before accepting a workers compensation settlement.
Learn more about workers compensation settlements at http://www.workerscompensationsettlements.com.
