Anyone who has even a passing familiarity with the practice of workers' compensation is aware that lump sum settlements are almost always, strictly voluntary. The act does still offer a vehicle for a ...

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Worker’s compensation is a complex system that aims to protect employees who are injured or become ill on the job. In the United States, worker’s compensation is governed by state law, where each ...