Do I need a Workers’ Compensation Attorney?

If you or a loved one has been injured at work or suffered an illness due to your job, you may be grappling with many questions.

Should I tell my employer I’ve been injured at work?

How will my employer react when I report the injury?

Will I be held responsible for the injury?

How will I pay for the medical treatment?

What will I do if the injury doesn’t allow me to continue to work?

Am I entitled to workers’ compensation?

Questions like these and others, can cause great stress. If you are worried about workers’ compensation, consider consulting a workers’ compensation attorney to understand your options.

When should I hire a Workers Compensation Attorney?

As soon as you suffer an injury or realize you are suffering from a workplace-related illness, you should file a workers’ compensation claim. While the claim filing is straightforward, and you should be able to get your claim, if you are anticipating any issues, you should consult a workers’ compensation lawyer.

If you have filed your work comp and it has been denied, or you have been offered minimal compensation, it is time to talk to a workers’ compensation lawyer. An experienced work comp attorney will help you get the maximum benefit you are entitled for, so that you are compensated for your medical treatment and lost wages from your time off recovering.

If a person has been permanently disabled by a workplace injury, hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer can get you the compensation you are going to need. Having a pre-existing condition can make the application process more complex because insurance companies may try to hold the pre-existing condition responsible, rather than the injury you suffered on the job. Insurance companies may try to delay or prevent you from receiving proper treatment if they do not believe that your medical condition deserves certain surgeries or medications. They may also push you to use their doctors, which may affect your permanent disability rating, reducing the amount of compensation you get.

Having a workers’ compensation lawyer on your side will ensure that all the necessary documentation, paperwork and any medical files are properly filed to make the insurance company pay you what you deserve, with a fair and quick settlement, to get your treatment paid for, as soon as possible. It is a good idea to have someone who is an expert in navigating the law, on your side.

If you are already receiving government benefits, such as SSDI, your workers’ compensation lawyer can ensure your other benefits are least affected when you file for and get your workers’ compensation benefits.

To learn more, consult the best Phoenix, AZ, workers’ compensation attorney, call Arizona Injury Law Group at 602-346-9009 right away.

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