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I live in CT. I was involved in an auto accident while working as a sales rep. The other driver was found 100% at fault for running a red light.
Both cars were totalled, and I have a 15% permanent disability, and was unable to return to work. Because I was at work I had to go through worker's Comp. They have paid me 60% of my salary and my medical bills. This has totalled $110,000.
Becuse the other driver was underinsured, I had to go through the underinsured provision of my policy with Allstate.
I just got notification, that they have reduced my settlement by the $110,000 that my Worker's Comp carrier has paid me. WHich means they will pay me nothing. This doesn't seem right. They have not payed out anything, but because another company has, they say they don't have to pay. I thought I should at least be able to settle for the amount of lost wages (hte other 40% that Worker's Comp isn't paying).
Does anyone know if they can do this?
Thanks
Both cars were totalled, and I have a 15% permanent disability, and was unable to return to work. Because I was at work I had to go through worker's Comp. They have paid me 60% of my salary and my medical bills. This has totalled $110,000.
Becuse the other driver was underinsured, I had to go through the underinsured provision of my policy with Allstate.
I just got notification, that they have reduced my settlement by the $110,000 that my Worker's Comp carrier has paid me. WHich means they will pay me nothing. This doesn't seem right. They have not payed out anything, but because another company has, they say they don't have to pay. I thought I should at least be able to settle for the amount of lost wages (hte other 40% that Worker's Comp isn't paying).
Does anyone know if they can do this?
Thanks