If you receive a common law lump-sum damages settlement or a court judgment from a successful personal injury lawsuit against a negligent employer, you are generally required to refund the insurer for past weekly benefits and medical expenses that were paid out during your statutory claim. This statutory refund ensures that an injured worker does not receive double compensation for the exact same economic losses. However, the final settlement calculations specifically factor in future lost wages, future medical costs, and past out-of-pocket expenses to ensure the injured party is fully and fairly compensated overall.
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