workmans comp.

[jd9815]

hi, I,ve been on workman comp. for about a 1 1/2 years, from an injury, working as a bartender/waiter (double hernia) I just recieved a letter from my ins. co. ask if I wanted a lump sum instead of my bi-weekly checks. I don't know what to do or how much to ask for. any help would be appreciated. I,m in pa. my e-mail id ([email protected]) thank you

 

[HomeGuru]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Arial, Helvetica, Verdana">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by jd9815:
hi, I,ve been on workman comp. for about a 1 1/2 years, from an injury, working as a bartender/waiter (double hernia) I just recieved a letter from my ins. co. ask if I wanted a lump sum instead of my bi-weekly checks. I don't know what to do or how much to ask for. any help would be appreciated. I,m in pa. my e-mail id ([email protected]) thank you<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The insurance company normally makes the first proposal. Since the insureds first figure is around $2.5 million. In the meantime figure out how much you think is fair and then talk to your doctor and to a personal injury attorney.