If you suffered an injury while on the job, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is should you call a workers’ comp attorney. While the workers’ compensation system should be an easy one for workers to navigate, the claims process is not always that simple and can become confusing and frustrating. Even if you only suffer from a minor injury that requires minimal treatment, you can benefit from enlisting the services of a workers’ comp attorney early on in the process.
Failing to get legal advice can be very costly. Almost weekly, I am contacted by someone wanting legal advice about a Workers’ Compensation claim that is nearing resolution. And, more often than not , they have made mistakes, some very serious, that the insurance company has exploited to the company’s considerable advantage. And, the dollar value of these mistakes often far exceeds any attorney’s fee that would have been charged.
My name is Kim LaValley, and at Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center, I will meet with you for a free consultation. My firm will fight to get you the compensation that you deserve. By calling our workers’ comp phone number and obtaining our legal services at the outset of your claim, you’ll have the benefit of our expert legal advice and representation throughout the entire process.
How we can help
Kim will advise you as to whether you need an attorney at the outset or not. Even if your case isn’t accepted for one reason or another, you will benefit greatly from gaining an understanding of your basic rights and by becoming aware of the events that should trigger a call for more legal help.
Kim LaValley at the Gold Country Workers’ Comp center doesn’t charge by the hour. We work on a contingency basis which means that we receive a percentage of any benefits that they help to secure for you. Most states place a cap on attorneys’ fees in workers’ comp cases. The typical contingency fee in workers’ comp cases in California is between 9% and 15%.
Your first consultation
Consulting with an workers comp attorney early on helps to ensure that you get all the benefits to you which are entitled and that those benefits flow smoothly to you without any disruptions. Kim LaValley has 40 years of experience as a practicing attorney. I have a very good understanding of workers’ comp and disability law and am very knowledgeable when it comes to negotiating with insurance companies.
