{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 152 - How Workers\u2019 Comp Settlements Are Really Calculated","description":" Do you think your workers\u2019 comp settlement is just a random number the insurance company picks? You could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table, without even knowing it.  Welcome to Episode #152 of Work Comp Talk, hosted by Carmen Ramirez, with a special guest Mark Scott Thuesen, an attorney with over 17 years of experience in California Workers\u2019 Compensation.  Today we break down how settlements are really calculated, which factors matter (and which ones they\u2019re not telling you), and why many injured workers accept less than they truly deserve.     Takeaways:  Your settlement is not a random number   Doctors often underestimate your injury   Your compensation depends on how it affects your daily life   Without legal representation, you could accept far less than your case is worth   There are legal strategies to increase the value of your settlement    Chapters:  00:00 \u2013 Is your settlement just a random number? 01:10 \u2013 Who is Mark Thuesen and his experience  03:30 \u2013 How a workers\u2019 comp case is REALLY calculated 07:40 \u2013 The mistake of relying only on the doctor  12:00 \u2013 How to increase the value of your case  18:30 \u2013 Key tips before accepting a settlement     This episode is sponsored by Pacific Workers, The Lawyers for Injured Workers, the trusted workers\u2019compensation law firm in Northern California. With over 10,000 cases won and more than $350 Million recovered for injured workers, we are here to help if you\u2019ve suffered a workplace injury.      Visit our FAQ and blog for more resources:  https:\/\/www.pacificworkers.com\/blog\/     Follow Us on Social Media for More Content!   \ud83d\udd39Website: www.workcomptalk.net  Sponsors: www.PacificWorkers.com  \ud83d\udd39TikTok: @pacificworkers    ","author_name":"Work Comp Talk Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/workcomptalk.net","html":"