You are making a wise decision in obtaining legal help for your claim.

The employer has their insurance company, adjusters and lawyers to protect and advise them, who will look after you?

A worker’s compensation attorney can protect your rights, advise you of your responsibilities and benefits, as well as, fulfill the necessary legal deadlines. It is best to seek assistance from an attorney as soon as possible. Doing so may avoid problems that may severely affect your claim or you lose benefits.

But I’m not having problems; I’m getting checks and seeing the doctor?

Unfortunately it’s what you don’t know that can hurt your claim. Are you getting all of the benefits entitled to you under the law? Are they short changing you in your checks? Will they cut your checks prematurely? Are you being treated or compensated for all of your injured body parts? Do you know the deadlines to file for benefits or disputes?

Most injured workers do not know all of their rights and responsibilities. Failure to act on them may result in a loss for the worker.

The insurance company wants to save money and close your claim as soon as possible. This often occurs before you are physically ready to go back to work.