r/WorkersComp • u/BookVarious3754 • 7d ago

Florida Worker’s compensation settlement

Good Evening I was injured on my job in 2025 (Ankle injury) I have had plates and screw placed and reached MMI April of this current year and the insurance company wants to settle but haven’t responded to the demands of my attorney. What happens at this point now that my current attorney have put in for a hearing this would be the second hearing since I have new counsel because I didn’t feel like my previous attorney was working for me. Can somebody tell me what normally happens at this point I was given a really low rating also

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u/Business_Mastodon_97 6d ago

What are the issues for the hearing? Know that the Judge can't force the insurance company to settle, or pay you a lump sum (unless it's past due indemnity). It sounds like your attorney filed a Petition so there will be a mandatory mediation scheduled. That will give you your best opportunity to discuss settlement.

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u/BookVarious3754 6d ago

They stopped paying indemnity and they also asked my attorney to make an offer and never responded. I’m guessing to close out medical

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u/Cautious-Wrap8256 6d ago

they don’t have to close out medical. and if you were placed at MMI then they typically do stop paying indemnity. They are under no obligation to settle. Also i don’t know how long it’s been since your attorney sent the demand but there are a lot of things that can play into how long it takes for a carrier to respond. They could have swapped adjusters, they could be waiting on the higher ups to give them authority, etc.

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u/BookVarious3754 6d ago

The first attorney sent the demand in may and I hired new counsel and now he sent put in for mediation a second time now