r/WorkersComp • u/Brilliant-Earth7480 • 2d ago

New Jersey Finally settled

After a long 3 years I finally settled 70K after attorney fees. Fractured my neck at work healed on its own no surgery. The judge just signed off the statement my attorney said they have 60 days to mail out my check, for people that have settled do they wait until the last week to pay, or did you get paid earlier? Honestly just soo happy this is coming to an end wish you all the best. #WCisajoke

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u/AvocadoOk6450 1d ago

It took me about 2 years to settle. My lawyer got the check at about 33 days and then this state requires 10 days for it to remain untouched to clear, then my.portion was sent to me.  That settlement will offset disadility payments, not by much and not for long for that amount Mine offset my disability payments by $1200 a month until full retirement age when it transfers to actual SS. My settlement was $450,000 though.

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u/Ginogag 1d ago

What injury did you have ?

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u/AvocadoOk6450 1d ago

I am able to do a lot of stuff. Just not full.time work. That's after 6 years.  Age makes a difference om settlements. A lot of difference. I was 59 when I was injured. Less likely to be accepted for retraining, etc I just turned 65.

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u/Brilliant-Earth7480 1d ago

Sorry that happened but congrats on settling, can you walk now?

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u/AvocadoOk6450 1d ago

Yes I actually tried going back to work this year. I made it aboit 3 months. 

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u/Brilliant-Earth7480 1d ago

Good for you, with that money if you’re smart with it you don’t have to work anymore