Tag Archives: Insurance Claims

What’s the Difference Between a Personal Injury Settlement and a Court Award? 

What's the difference between a Settlement and a Court Award

Technically, there’s no difference between a court judgment and an out-of-court settlement. The judge must approve both a jury’s verdict and an out-of-court settlement. However, as outlined below, some significant…

Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits and a Personal Injury Settlement from the Same Injury?

Workers' Compensation Benefits and Personal Injury Settlement Possible?

Yes, but as you may expect, it’s complicated. New York, like most other states, has an exclusive remedy law. This law states that in most cases, injured workers must file…