How much would i expect a settlement to be with a 14% impairment rate, $472.00 aww, and have been off work for 1yr?

14 % at the maximum benefit rate of 230.00 is 10,637.50. The 15% increase for your inability to return to work would increase the benefit rate to 264.50 and the total payments to 12,233.13. Depending on the value of your Future Medical language, a Compromise and Release for complete closure could range from 15,000 to 40,000. You would also be entitled to a Training Voucher (no cash value) of 4,000 toward College or vocational training. That assumes, of course, that 14% is the final rating. The Whole Person Impairment (WPI) is adjusted for your age and occupation. It will definitely be reduced for your age, but your occupation may or may not mitigate that number if not already factored into the equation. It could be 10% or it could be 20%, depending on what you did for an occupation at the time of injury. A Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation could probably cover his fee by merely evaluating the demand value on your settlement with ALL the necessary information.

I agree with Mr. Corson.

Mr. Corson answer is complete for the limited information you have provided. However, if you are to settle by way of C&R the future medical recommended by your AME or QME will be the biggest factor in determining the value of your case. You might also want to pursue additional injuries that have not been discoverable. I always ask my clients to describe themselves before the work related injury and to describe themselves now in regards to their sleep pattern, over all mood and approach towards every day activities, etc... With such information you have a better understanding of what body parts to pursue.