A few years ago, I was in a pretty serious car accident. During the aftermath, I became really familiar with a lot of different types of lawyers. I worked with personal injury lawyers, insurance lawyers, and many others. Perhaps the most important, though, was the estate planning lawyer. I was really young, and neither my wife or I had thought about starting a will. But the accident kind of scared us into it. What would happen if one of us were to die? Even when still in the hospital, I was working with the lawyer to draw up a will. Now, I have some peace and security about what the future will be like if something should happen to me. And I have a lot of experience working with various types of lawyers! The accident was kind of a blessing in disguise in that way.
If you have ever dealt with the worker's compensation process, you may already know how often claims are denied on the initial application. This can be due to many things, including not having sufficient evidence, not getting paperwork in at the proper time, or not fulfilling other requirements you were not aware of. An attorney can be a great deal of help during the worker's compensation process by ensuring the following:
They Make Sure To Discover All Available Evidence
Worker's compensation claims are necessary if you suffer an injury while working. Medical evidence is crucial to getting a successful outcome. A lawyer will help you develop a plan to discover all evidence in the case, and many times will have you provide additional evidence that you may not have realized you needed. This can include having you go to special physicians for a series of appointments to demonstrate that you have an ongoing medical issue due to the injury you sustained. In addition to medical records, they can also help you secure physician depositions, have you see a specialist, or get a second opinion from an independent doctor.
They Will Help You Get A Reasonable Outcome
A specialized worker's compensation attorney is going to be very familiar with how much money you should receive. They are experts in amounts when it comes to these types of claims based on injury type and your medical condition. Some things that will factor into your claim amount will include how badly you were injured, whether or not you are permanently disabled, how much you will have to spend in medical bills as a result of your injury, and how much future medical attention you will need as a result of your injury.
They Will Represent You If A Trial Is Necessary
There will be some instances in which the claim cannot be settled without a trial. If this happens, your attorney will come with you to the hearing, which is similar to a small claims court hearing. Your lawyer will help you discuss your evidence, call witnesses, and help you explain why you need the amount of money you are fighting for.
Going through the worker's compensation process is never a fun experience, but it can be a much easier process if you use an attorney. You will also have a better chance at getting a fair settlement by using an attorney. Always use a trusted attorney with a solid reputation in worker's compensation cases. Contact an attorney at a firm like Thompson Legal Services for more information.
Share8 August 2016
