Safeguard Your Rights With a Workmen's Comp Attorney

What do workmens compensation attorneys do?

• Evaluates the liability aspects of your workmen's comp claim.

• Offers advice on specific rights and responsibilities under the law.

• Works on your behalf to ensure that you receive the maximum benefits you are entitled to according to workmens comp law.

When to Consider a Workmens Comp Attorney

• If you want the peace of mind of having a legal expert guide you through the process and protect your legal rights, even if the claim is relatively simple.

• If the claim involves complex legal issues or cannot be settled out of court.

• If your employer or their insurance company does not provide you with prompt medical treatment.

• If a workmens compensation claim is denied.

• If your injury leads to a permanent disability.

• If benefits are stopped or you believe you haven't received the proper benefits, in which case you have the right to request a hearing and be represented by an attorney.

Workmens Compensation Attorney Facts

• Use the Internet to locate qualified, experienced workmens compensation attorneys. More and more lawyers now have websites that explain the services and specializations they offer.

• Attorney fees in workmens comp cases are paid according to a contingent fee schedule that varies from state to state. For the most part, fees are limited to 25 percent of any eventual award amount.

• Also, in some states, workmens compensation law stipulates that attorney fees can be charged only if the services result in the payment of workmens compensation benefits. In other words, when there is no recovery on a case, there is no fee.