When to Hire a Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Workers’ compensation, often called workman’s comp, is a system of laws put in place to protect those injured on the job.

Ideally, workers’ compensation ensures that those injured on the job receive adequate medical care, recover wages lost due to the injury, and gain access to retraining if unable to return to their previous position.

According to OSHA, over 3 million people are injured while at work each year . In the event that you or a loved one is injured on the job, there are some things you need to know about workers’ compensation, including why you may need to hire an attorney.

Not everyone needs a workers’ compensation attorney. If you sustain a minor injury that only keeps you out of work for a few days and causes no lasting effects on your health, then you probably do not need legal assistance.

However, if you feel uncomfortable handling the matter yourself and would prefer someone who is experienced in workers’ compensation to help you, then it is better to err on the side of caution than to lose benefits you may be entitled to due to your work injury.

If you have been seriously injured on the job, then a workers’ compensation attorney can help ensure you are receiving adequate compensation and benefits.

Your Claim Is Denied or You Do Not Receive Your Benefits in a Timely Matter

It is imperative that you receive the proper medical care as soon as possible after an injury. If your claim is wrongfully denied or if your promised benefits fail to arrive, you need an attorney.

Experienced workers’ compensation attorneys know that many initial claims are denied because employers believe that most employees won’t appeal the denial. Unfortunately this proves true all too often. People mistakenly believe that they have no recourse once a claim is denied. Your attorney can help you get the benefits you deserve.

Another reason claims are sometimes denied is that the “independent” doctor your employer sends you to is more worried about retaining a good working relationship with your company than with making sure you are taken care of properly. If too many claims get approved the doctor could lose the business sent by the company.

If you feel the doctor you were sent to didn’t report your condition accurately, our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys can help you build an accurate medical profile for your case.

Your Employer Tries to Settle for Less Than Your Entitlements

It is often hard to comprehend the worth of your own case. Well-meaning family and friends can further muddy the waters. Because you may not realize how much value your case has, your employer may try to settle with you for a much smaller amount than you are actually entitled to. An attorney can help you place a value on your claim and keep you from getting taken advantage of.

Your Injury Prevents You from Returning to Your Previous Job or From Any Job

In the event that you sustain an injury serious enough to cause permanent damage to your health, you want to make sure to utilize the services of a seasoned workers’ compensation attorney.

The outcome of your case will impact the quality of the rest of your life. You want to make sure that you have a professional on your side who can represent you along the way. Have no doubt that the insurance company will have a team of lawyers working for them. Make sure you protect your best interests with your own team that is there to support you.

You Receive Backlash at Your Workplace

If you are being treated unfairly at work because of a workers’ compensation claim, you have legal recourse. Don’t be bullied when you are trying to do what is right. Let a trained workers’ compensation attorney come to your aid.

There Are Many Other Reasons

This list is not exhaustive. There are many more reasons you would need to hire an attorney for you workers’ compensation claim, including if you already receive disability benefits or if you have a third-party claim.

If you need to hire a seasoned workers’ compensation attorney, contact Wolfe Jones. We can help you navigate the legal system to receive the benefits and compensation you deserve.

No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.