[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Once the State Board of Workers\u2019 Compensation approves a workers' compensation settlement agreement, the insurance company typically has 30 to 60 days to issue payment. However, the specific timeline may vary depending on the terms of the settlement agreement and the policies of the insurance company.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"You should not accept the first settlement offer from the insurance company without carefully considering your options and consulting with an attorney. Insurance companies often start with a low initial offer, hoping the injured worker will accept a settlement that saves the insurance company money.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Georgia workers\u2019 compensation law requires injured workers to report a workplace injury within 30 days or risk jeopardizing coverage. Once the injured worker has notified their employer, they have\u00a0up to a year from the date of the injury\u00a0to file their claim.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"After your employer\u2019s insurer denies your claim, you can request that your case be heard by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). This hearing typically takes place within 60 days of the judge receiving your claim. Each side will have the chance to present evidence and make their case. The ALJ will then make a determination within 30 days, either upholding the denial or approving your claim.  If the judge also denies your claim, you must appeal the decision within 20 days of the workers\u2019 compensation hearing. This process involves submitting an application with a document listing the errors you believe the original judge made when ruling on your case. You must also submit your brief, which thoroughly explains all the facts of the case. If you request an oral argument, the date will be set within 60 days of your filing.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long After Reaching a Settlement Does the Insurance Company Have to Pay Me?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"Should I Accept the First Settlement Offer I Get?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have After My Injury to Submit My Claim?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Question2"}],"name":"How Long Do Workers\u2019 Comp Settlements Take?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Answer3"},"name":"Is There a Deadline to Appeal My Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim in Georgia?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#Question3"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Long Do Workers\u2019 Comp Settlements Take?","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-long-do-workers-comp-settlements-take\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]