3 Reasons Why Hiring A Workers Compensation Attorney Is Vital
by Joan Bradley
Have you been injured while at work? Are you finding it much more difficult than you imagined to receive compensation for your injuries? Although most employers in the US are required to offer some form of workers compensation for their employees, it's not always easy to get your claim processed. Whether the matter is relatively simple or whether the injury will require you being put on long-term disability, you still should be getting the money that you deserve. Unfortunately, this may be impossible to do until you've hired an attorney. There are many reasons why you should consider getting a workers compensation attorney, but here are some of the most important reasons:
Being taken more seriously: The unfortunate truth is that many people do try to fake a workplace injury in order to get time off of work and get a little money besides. While this may not apply to you at all, the insurance company has to act suspiciously towards everyone. Without a workers compensation attorney to assist you, the insurance company may be under the impression that you're just out for a quick buck. As a result, they may drag out the processes longer than they would for a similar person who has already hired a lawyer to assist them.
No money up front: Unlike many types of lawyers, a workers compensation attorney does not expect you to pay anything up front to take your case. Instead, he or she will take a percentage of whatever settlement that he or she finally negotiates for you. Since it's possible that you'd be getting nothing at all without the lawyer's assistance, this can be an extremely reasonable arrangement for both of you. Before agreeing to hire any attorney, however, make sure that you know what percentage that he or she will expect. This can vary slightly from city to city and even between different law firms in the same city.
Less stress for you: Without the assistance of a workers compensation attorney, you could spend a large portion of most days trying to cut through red tape and getting the run-around in the process. This may leave little time and energy for doctor's appointments and other important necessities. When you hire an attorney to work for you, there may be a few busy days, especially at the beginning, but he or she will be the one that will be contacting various people on your behalf, leaving more of your time free so that you can concentrate on your recovery.
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You walk into your favorite grocery store and right away, you slip and fall only to sprain your ankle. You can't perform your job because it requires standing on your feet all day, which means that you can't make any money to support your family while your ankle heals. There was no warning that the floors were wet after being cleaned in the store – so what do you do? It's probably a good idea to think about filing a personal injury lawsuit. Of course, anyone with experience with a personal injury case will tell you just how important it is to work with an attorney throughout the process. I'd like to share insight I've learned through three personal injury cases that I myself have had to go through in the past. I think the information on this website can help people like you, who need some personal injury guidance.