Workers Compensation Lawyer

Did you know that you can get advice from a workers compensation attorney following an accident on the job, or the development of a workplace illness? Unfortunately, many people don’t realize this and will accept a lower amount of benefits when in fact they could have gotten more – even with the legal fees.

Do You Qualify for Workers Compensation?

Most likey, you will qualify for workers compensation. There are a small number of employees who will not be able to receive these benefits. For example, if any of the following applies, you may not be eligible.

• You are a volunteer
• You are an independent contractor
• You work on a farm that employs less than a certain amount of people
• You work for the Federal Government

If the above applies, there may be alternative options for you. For example, federal workers have their own programs or it may be possible to file a third party claim. If you are not eligible, or you cannot file a claim, the state may provide underinsured or uninsured programs. Your attorney, can discuss all of your options with you during your free consultation.

There Are Deadlines

When it comes to filing for workers compensation benefits, there are a number of deadlines that must be met. Many of these are short, less than 60 days, and if you miss them you could delay your ability to get benefits or lose them all together. If you’ve never filed for your workers compensation benefits, have been denied, or would like to know what type of claim you should file, we encourage you to give our firm a call as soon as possible.

Situations That May Require the Help of a Workers Compensation Attorney

The workers compensation system has been designed so that anyone can file a claim, but doing so may be another matter. The truth is that unless you have a very simple, straightforward case, you risk encountering a number of challenges which can slow down the entire process. Furthermore, one mistake on your forms could cause you to be denied. If this happens, you’ll need to appeal the case which is often very tedious.

A majority of cases we handle are accepted on contingency. This means there might not be any upfront fees for you. To get started, please call a workers compensation attorney now.