Worker Compensation Settlement in Warrenton
A chance to resolve your workers comp claim quickly
Often the quickest resolution of a workers compensation claim is settlement with your employer and its insurance carrier. An experienced workers compensation lawyer can help you determine if settlement of your Warrenton workers comp claim is the right option for you.
You are not required to settle your workers comp claim, and you will waive certain rights and claims if you do settle. However, settlement of your workers comp claim may cut down on the time it takes to receive your workers comp benefits. This also will avoid the need for a hearing before the Virginia Workers Compensation Commission.
State provides help to settle worker comp claim in Warrenton
The Virginia Workers Compensation Commission offers voluntary mediation of workers comp claims through the use of a neutral mediator. Any party may request mediation to resolve the claim quickly or to negotiate a compromise settlement. Representation by an attorney is required for claimants who seek to mediate a compromise settlement of their workers comp claim.
The commission allows claims to be settled by petition and order. Under the procedure, the commission reviews the documents and notifies the parties of its denial or approval.
The commission carefully scrutinizes the settlement documents to determine if the settlement is in the employee’s best interest. The commission is especially reluctant to approve a settlement that ends lifetime benefits to an employee.
The commission also requires disclosure of all agreements related to the settlement. The parties also must certify that there are no related agreements or that all agreements have been disclosed.
