[MV720]

What is settlement? Can it be reached and still work at the same job?

[Mr. Knowitall]

Depending upon your state, a settlement will involve your receiving a lump sum payment to resolve part or all of your future benefits. Some states restrict settlement. It may be possible to settle part of a claim (e.g., future wage claims) while keeping another part of your claim open (e.g., future medical).

It is common for an insurance company, upon settling a worker's comp claim, to require your resignation from your employer as a condition of the settlement.

[injuredinMA]

Wow--I was unaware that resignation could be a condition of settlement--true in MA?