3 reasons to start your case with a workers’ compensation attorney

On Behalf of | Mar 31, 2021 | Workers' Compensation

There are many people who get hurt on the job and who believe that they can handle their claims on their own. For the most part, employers are reasonable, and individuals are able to make their claims successfully.

Unfortunately, some people do have their claims denied or are in situations where their employers are claiming that their injuries didn’t happen on the job. In those cases, the injured workers may want to work with a workers’ compensation attorney to make sure that they get the right compensation for what they’ve gone through.

Why should you work with a workers’ compensation attorney?

There are three main reasons to work with a workers’ compensation attorney. They include:

1.     Having someone who can work on your claim while you seek medical care

2.     Getting support appealing a wrongfully denied workers’ compensation claim

3.     Being able to negotiate lump sum settlements and compensation

The first point to remember is that it can be helpful to have someone there who can handle your case while you focus on your health and well-being. At first, you may spend many hours in the hospital or be going back and forth to multiple appointments. Your attorney can take over as the lead in the case, allowing them to handle the legal aspects of your case while you focus on your health.

The next reason to consider working with a workers’ compensation attorney is if you need to appeal a wrongfully denied claim. Your attorney will help you put together the appeal in a way that makes sense and give you more information on how to make sure your appeal is strong.

Finally, using a workers’ compensation attorney gives you the opportunity to negotiate for lump sum settlements and compensation that you might not be sure about. There are benefits and downsides to taking lump sum settlements, which is something that you should review with your attorney before you decide to ask for a settlement in full.

These are three reasons to consider working with a workers’ compensation attorney. Getting the right help could make a difference in your case.

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