Note: Workers’ Compensation law in Pennsylvania is highly complex with many nuances. The section below is a general description of our Practice helping clients with Lump Sum Settlements and Case Value in Workers’ Compensation. For specific questions on your individual circumstances and your individual Workers’ Compensation Claim, please call us at 1.888.536.2426 so we can provide you with the most accurate information possible.
At Lenahan & Dempsey our successful Workers’ Compensation lawyers know the decision to consider a Lump Sum Settlement and determining the Case Value of your claim are highly complex and tricky legal issues.
We help clients understand their options in Case Value and Lump Sum Settlements – and we are ready to help you after a single phone call to 1.888.536.2426.
Understanding Lump Sum Settlements and Case Value under Pennsylvania Workers' Compensation Laws
NOTE: This information is general in nature. To get details on how the laws and rules in Case Valuation and Lump Sum Settlements apply to your individual case, call us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Here is some important general information on Case Value and Lump Sum Settlements:
1. In Pennsylvania, there is no legal requirement that you be paid a lump sum settlement for your work injury. Lenahan & Dempsey, on a daily basis, negotiates lump sum settlements with employers and their insurance carriers with the goal of serving the future interests of the injured worker. This complex area of the law requires Workers’ Compensation specialists and the injured worker’s decision to investigate this option requires great thought and legal counsel. Lenahan & Dempsey is here to help.
2. Several factors are considered when determining the value of a workers' compensation case in Pennsylvania. The list below is just a few of the factors:
- The extent and severity of your injury
- The anticipated future medical expenses related to your injury
- Your average weekly wage
- The degree of impairment or disability caused by your injury
- The likelihood of you being able to return to work in the future
3. Negotiation. This is perhaps the most complex part of the process. We handle all aspects of negotiation and then present you with your options. You are never alone in this process; Lenahan & Dempsey is right there advising you, explaining your options, and protecting your rights.
4. Approval. In Pennsylvania, any lump sum settlement must be approved by a Workers' Compensation Judge to ensure that it is fair and in your best interest.
Best Lawyers In America Honors Attorney Brian Lenahan for Excellence in the Practice of Workers’ Compensation Law
Attorney Brian Lenahan of our office, who heads the Workers’ Compensation Department, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Practitioner in Pennsylvania. He is also listed in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Top 25. He has won Workers’ Compensation awards as high as a million dollars for individual, seriously injured workers. His compassionate and highly detailed approach has helped thousands of injured workers get the money they need and deserve.
We Help Throughout Northeastern/Central PA and The Pocono Mountains
Lenahan & Dempsey Workers’ Compensation lawyers help injured workers every day throughout Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour counties and beyond.
We are available 24/7 at 1.888.536.2426. Call us today for a free, no-obligation case evaluation. There are no fees until you get the money you deserve.
What Can You Expect When Working With Lenahan & Dempsey
We have recovered Hundreds and Hundreds of Millions for our clients across almost all fields of Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith and Workers’ Compensation law.
Lenahan & Dempsey is listed in Best Law Firms in America, and we are listed as a Tier 1 law firm (the highest rating). Attorney Brian Lenahan of our office, who heads the Workers’ Compensation Department, is listed in Best Lawyers in America and is a Certified Workers’ Compensation Practitioner in Pennsylvania. He is also listed in the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and National Trial Lawyers – Workers’ Compensation Top 25.
Eight of our lawyers are listed in Best Lawyers in America, and eight are listed as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. Three are listed in the Top 100 Lawyers in Pennsylvania, including our Firm President John R. Lenahan, Jr., our Managing Partner Timothy G. Lenahan, and lawyer Matthew Dempsey.
Timothy Lenahan is Best Lawyers In America’s Top Insurance Lawyer for his representation of the injured fighting against large insurers for the region of Northeastern/Central Pennsylvania. He has previously been named Best Lawyers Top Personal Injury Lawyer for that region for his work fighting for the rights of injured people.
We fully understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a case can take on victims and their families. Our highly dedicated team of lawyers and paralegals can point to a history of success supporting our clients and winning the money they need to rebuild their lives.
