Ep 108: Bigger Payout or Keep Your Job? The Workers’ Comp Trade-Off

Send us Fan MailImagine getting hurt at work, loving your job, and then being told you may have to resign just to settle your workers’ comp case. It’s a shocking reality many injured employees face.In this episode of The Verdict, Clarke and workers’ comp attorney Brian Groesser explain why insurance companies often demand resignations as part of a settlement, and what that means for injured workers. They break down the logic from the insurer’s perspective (avoiding future liability), why employers themselves may not even want you gone, and what trade-offs you face if you want to keep your job.This conversation sheds light on one of the least understood—and most frustrating—aspects of workers’ comp, and why knowing your options before mediation is critical.Here’s what we discuss in this episode:🏥 It’s not your employer – Insurance companies, not employers, usually push for resignations.🚫 Not required by law – You don’t have to resign, but refusing may mean a smaller settlement.💵 The trade-off – Bigger payout vs. keeping your job🧾 Insurer’s rationale – Resignation caps their liability for future re-injuries.Learn more about how Speaks Law Firm can help you: https://www.speakslaw.com/ Schedule your FREE case review: https://www.speakslaw.com/our-team/r-clarke-speaks/#contactFormTarget Find us on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3R40YMP