I've been done w/the system since 05, and I didn't know all the ins & outs back then.
I was not injured enough to have to endure a long term fight, 3 yrs of it was enough for me.

What kind of injury caused the RSD for you?
You don't need to give any specifics though. Best to not post any specifics or drs/atty names while you have an open case going.

I guess how far you need to go all depends on your financial circumstances and if you are in long term pain/disability.

I would make up a list of what care, or meds, or treatments you might need long term and put some costs to that.
Figure out a per year amount and see if it fits into your budget or not.

For me making out a list and doing a pros & cons helps me to see better where I stand.
Otherwise it might just be a emotional decision and not be the best one for you long term.


Paperwork-
I did get a cheap fax machine for sending & receiving paperwork, saves a lot time & of driving around. Driving was one of my issues w/ the RSI stuff.

There is a way to set up windows to do Faxes via email but I haven't explored it very deeply.
Probably can find details about it @ Microsoft.com or a web search about it.


In the long run, do you gain anything or lose anything by settling now vs waiting longer.

Yes I know many wc attys are happy to sit back and let whatever happen and just collect there % of it...
Mine was one of those and I only had dial up back then and had no clue about a lot of this stuff, just trusted the "pros" to do their job..

You state website for comp should have the % amounts & the top amount allowed.
I think mine was 22% for atty but limited to 5k max.

I got 32k and he got his 5k- personally I don't think he did enough to even earn 2k..
Basically I got paid the yearly wages that I lost from not being able to work.
But nothing for future, or if I ever get a new job and having to start at lower wages, or only able to do part time work.


I can only suggest making that pros & cons list before making a quick decision out of frustration & fatigue.