Why Is Settlement A Bad Idea?
Settlement is a bad idea if the authorized medical care can improve your condition, and you want to pursue the medical treatment. Once you decide to settle your case, you will be responsible for your own medical care and wage loss. Obviously, the cost of medical treatment and care, including prescription medications, has increased significantly over the years. Settlement will almost never be adequate to pay for significant future medical treatment and care over your life time. If you feel you will need significant medical care, do not settle your case. Prior to settling, you should ask your doctor the likelihood of setbacks and need for future medical care, and the estimated cost of such care. Ultimately, however, it is your decision whether to settle your case.
