A work injury can have lasting consequences that affect your quality of life and inhibit your ability to perform certain job duties. Receiving the proper level of workers’ compensation ensures you can get proper treatment and replace lost income. When negotiating a settlement, there are a few steps you can take to obtain a favorable outcome. The injury lawyers at the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III have helped numerous clients in Waterbury, CT, navigate the complex process of filing work-related injury claims. Below, they suggest a few tips for getting a fair workers’ compensation settlement.

Don’t Accept the First Offer

Insurance companies are more concerned with saving money than acting in a claimant’s best interests. It’s common for them to offer a low settlement amount and pressure people into accepting. In many cases, the offer is much lower than what you need to treat your injuries and make up for lost wages.

Hire a Workers’ Comp Attorney

Hiring a workers’ compensation attorney is vital to recovering all the damages your claim is worth. They will handle all negotiations, clarify what kind of benefits you have the right to request, and advise you on when to accept an offer. Since they are familiar with insurance industry tactics, they can also help you resist pressure and fight for your rights.

Include Past Due Payments & Penalties in the Settlement

Even if you have been receiving benefit payments while out of work on disability, they might not have been the proper amount. If you were underpaid, the difference should be added into your settlement. This may also include any penalties incurred due to late or incorrect payments.

When you get injured on the job, you have a right to seek financial security. To successfully maximize your workers’ compensation settlement, it takes the knowledge and experience of a seasoned lawyer. That’s why the residents of Waterbury, CT, turn to the Law Office of Thomas L. Brayton III, who was voted 2017 AVVO Preeminent Attorney and earned AVVO’s 2017 Superb Attorney Rating by the Legal Community. Call them at (203) 591-8689, or visit their website for additional information.