If you were seriously injured at work, you're likely owed permanent disability benefits. Calculating, negotiating, and settling a claim for permanent disability benefits is difficult to do on your own, and you'll almost always get a higher settlement if you hire a workers' comp lawyer. Workers' comp attorneys' fees are a small percentage of the benefits you win and are usually well worth it.
Or, if your claim was denied from the start, so that you haven't even been able to get paid for time off work (temporary disability) or medical treatment, you should definitely consider hiring a lawyer to get your claim accepted.
Learn how to find a qualified workers’ comp attorney who can help you get the benefits you deserve.
Hiring a dedicated workers' compensation attorney will give you a much better chance of obtaining the benefits you deserve.
Learn when to hire a workers' compensation attorney, and when you might be able to handle your claim yourself.
Tips on how to handle communication problems with lawyers in workers' comp cases.
Learn about the pitfalls of firing your workers’ comp attorney, when it might be necessary, and how it to make a smart decision. If you're not happy with the actions or performance of the workers' comp attorney, yes you can change lawyer in the mid of the case. Learn more in detail about switching workers' compensation lawyers.
Workers' comp lawyers usually charge only if they win, and most states set limits on the amount of their fees.
Use this form to send the details of your case to local workers' compensation lawyers for evaluation and advice.
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