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If you were injured while working or became ill due to your work conditions, you should always report the incident to your supervisor as soon as possible. Depending on the state and on the company, the process of reporting the incident may vary, however it is very important to report the incident in writing as soon as possible, and to document every aspect of the incident. Your employer will provide you with a claim form that you will need to fill out as soon as possible. Your employer will use the claim form that you submitted in order to notify their workers' compensation insurance company. A workers compensation lawyer can help you navigate through the process, and make sure that you get the proper representation and guidance during your claim.
Every state has their own laws for workers compensation claims, as well as varying statute of limitations depending on the state, which is how long you have to file a claim for workers' compensation benefits after a workplace injury has occurred.
Some states have strict deadlines for the window in which you can notify your employer regarding your workplace injury, which usually can range between 30 to 120 days. It is important to inform your employer about the incident as soon as possible, because while you may have two years to file your workers compensation claim, in some instances, you may only have 30 days it report the incident to your employer in order to submit a workers comp claim.
If you were injured at work, it is important that you see a medical professional to evaluate the severity of your work place injury. If the work pace injury resulted in an emergency, you should seek medical treatment immediately. However, if the injury is not an emergency, there are certain states that have laws as to what medical professional you can see directly following the incident. Some states require the employer or insurer to choose a the doctor you see in regards to your work place accident, while other states may allow the employee to choose their own doctor. It is important to be aware of the workers compensation laws in your state. A workers compensation attorney can help you navigate through the process. Submit a short form on our site to get a fast, free, and confidential case consultation.
People who hire attorneys statistically receive more money in their injury settlement. Even after paying the lawyer's contingency fee, people still walk away with more money than they probably would have received without an attorney.
You do not have to pay your attorney unless you win. When you win, your lawyer is paid a percentage of your final settlement.
This means the better you do, the better your lawyer does. It’s a win-win.
Bankruptcy, divorce, criminal charges, etc, can all affect your injury case. Your personal injury lawyer is familiar with different areas of law and can work with other attorneys if needed. Your Accident.com lawyer will work with your other lawyer (from other practice areas) to reach a solution in your best interest. A personal injury lawyer can also handle the insurance company's lawyers if your case goes past negotiations.
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Hiring a lawyer is an important decision if you have large medical bills, lost wages, or were injured due to negligence.
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If the insurance company is believed to be acting in bad faith, your lawyer can request a trial and sue for a higher settlement.
Your lawyer will:
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2) Review police reports and medical charts.
3) Communicate back and forth with your insurance adjuster.
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