Settlement

[lecter]

What is the name of your state? FL
My attorney and I reached an agreement with the workers comp Insurance. I already signed the papers etc. I need to how long takes this settlement to be effective, in other words to be approved by the judge of compensation.

Thanks,

Julian

 

[pikkie]

Really only depends on how busy the judge is as to when you can get an appointment for the final signing of the agreement.

 

[BlondiePB]

It can take 2-8 weeks and then you'll have to wait more for the insurance company to send the check to your lawyer.

 

[lecter]

It can take 2-8 weeks and then you'll have to wait more for the insurance company to send the check to your lawyer.

The only problem I have is that I had an appoinment with my WC doctor but he cancelled because the WC told them the case was settle and in the other hand my employer needs the prescription of no work status.I am afraid that while the judge sign the approval my employer can give termination. I can't return to work due my condition. I already sign my resignation but is not valid until those papers return and the settlement is approved by the judge.

Thanks.

 

[BlondiePB]

The only problem I have is that I had an appoinment with my WC doctor but he cancelled because the WC told them the case was settle and in the other hand my employer needs the prescription of no work status.I am afraid that while the judge sign the approval my employer can give termination. I can't return to work due my condition. I already sign my resignation but is not valid until those papers return and the settlement is approved by the judge.

Thanks.

You can verify this with your attorney who you really need to be asking your questions to - if your case was settled with a lump sum without any further medical benefits or wages and/or indemity benefits, then it is over upon your signature. You will have to pay for your appointment unless you have other health insurance that will. Your employer can terminate you at any time without recourse unless you were fired for filing a w/c claim.

 

[pikkie]

I can only tell you of my case,we went to the judge got everything signed.The w/c lawyer gave my attorney the check that day,just had to wait for it to clear from my attorney took 7 days.But all my medical was paid by w/c until everything was signed by the judge.So it might be a good idea for you to ask your attorney about the medical because they should have to pay for everything until date of signing by the judge.Say the judge signs it on the 8th w/c should have to pay for everything until the 8th and not anything after.Good luck-This my not be the same in your state so ask your attorney or call the labor board in your state.

 

[BlondiePB]

I can only tell you of my case,we went to the judge got everything signed.The w/c lawyer gave my attorney the check that day,just had to wait for it to clear from my attorney took 7 days.But all my medical was paid by w/c until everything was signed by the judge.So it might be a good idea for you to ask your attorney about the medical because they should have to pay for everything until date of signing by the judge.Say the judge signs it on the 8th w/c should have to pay for everything until the 8th and not anything after.Good luck-This my not be the same in your state so ask your attorney or call the labor board in your state.

That's too efficient for the state of FL.