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Druckman,
Fee & Chait, P.A.
305-374-7750
Serving the Entire State of Florida
James F. Fee, Jr.
& Richard E. Chait
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LITIGATION
REPRESENTATION OF INJURED WORKERS
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Washout Settlements
Many workers’ compensation cases reach a point
where a washout settlement is in the best interest
of the injured worker. This results in a full and
final settlement of the case regardless of whether
legal issues are pending at the time of settlement
or not. The evaluation for settlement varies for
each case and depends in part upon the exposure of
the case and the litigation which was involved. The
settlement of a case is a formal process which
requires the execution of extensive documentation.
These documents are prepared by attorneys for the
insurance company. Often, specific terms need to be
incorporated into the settlement documents to
protect the injured worker or enforce a resolution
of issues. Just as importantly, there are many
instances where certain terms need to be stricken or
modified in the settlement documents to avoid the
injured worker from being compromised.
Mr. Fee and Mr. Chait have been involved in
considerable settlement negotiations throughout
their careers. They understand the evaluation
process and the art of negotiation. Their clients
are properly prepared so that they can make informed
decisions about the outcome of settlement
negotiations. Mr. Fee and Mr. Chait provide the
necessary guidance to assist their clients in
arriving at the appropriate decision based upon the
circumstances involved. Furthermore, they are
extremely comprehensive with respect to the drafting
and review of the settlement documents and the
process of reviewing and executing the settlement
documents with their clients.
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