There are many situations in which it’s in your best interest to hire a workers’ comp attorney if you’ve been injured at work. Most of these involve disputes with the insurance company and may include the following:
- You’ve suffered an injury or disease and don’t know whether you have technically been injured “on the job” or not. If in doubt, ask!
- Your claim is denied or delayed
- Lost wages and/or medical bills are not completely covered, or if paid, are paid at a rate below what the law requires
- You receive a notice that your disability benefits are ending
- The claims adjuster has offered you a “QME.” (A “Qualified Medical Examination” is a critical juncture in a Workers’ Comp claims process) DO NOT LET THE ADJUSTER CHOOSE EITHER THE AREA OF SPECIALIZATION OR CHOOSE THE SPECIFIC DOCTOR TO EVALUATE YOUR MEDICAL CONDITION FOR ANY PURPOSE
- The claims adjuster wants to take a recorded statement from you
- You can’t return to the same position or cannot work at all
- You have sustained permanent injuries and need permanent disability benefits
- Medical treatment is denied
- You may have an additional claim vs. a 3d party, or your employer acted in such a way that you are entitled to penalties
Additionally, if you receive benefits from Social Security, or EDD/State Disability, the SSA or EDD may be entitled to a large part of your workers’ comp benefits if your settlement is not structured properly.
Finding the Right Assistance
Whatever your situation, Kim LaValley and the staff at Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center will work diligently to make sure that you’re getting the best legal representation available and that you’re fully and fairly compensated.
We promise you will feel secure and protected, solid in the knowledge that we’ve got everything covered for you and that we’re doing everything that can be done to support you. Our staff will help you explore and pursue other sources of financial support during this difficult time.
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Early intervention in a workers’ comp case works. The rules and regulations of the workers’ comp system are often complex — lots of paperwork is required, and there are deadlines and legal time limits that need to be met. Employers and insurance companies spend a lot of time and money in an effort to minimize their financial obligations to you; in other words, they’re not looking out for your best interests.
If you’ve decided to get legal representation, you want to hire the best workers’ comp lawyer to ensure the success of your claim. That would be Kim LaValley at Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center. Call our workers comp attorney phone number if you’ve suffered an injury at work. Call now to schedule your free consultation today.
