knee settlement

[motorboat]

I live in california had miniscus surgery 2 years ago and need a knee replacement. workers comp says they want to settle any idea on how much that might be. Once I sign the papers how long before i get my settlement

[Bummer Knees]

Do you need the knee replacement now or in the near future?

I would not settle until after the replacement, once you have the replacement and are placed at MMI then you wil receive a new rating.

At settlement time keep your medical open, your knee will need a tuneup every 10-15 years or more often.

[jayne]

or is it just the money issue? you do know if you settle with closed medical YOU not any insurance will have to pay for your new knee....as far as settlement some have been in that stage for 4 or 5 years....some go as quick as 2 months depends on what they offer and if you want to settle for that.....what was your disabilty rating?They will try to get you to settle fast so they have to pay less......