how to find a workers compensation attorney

Recommendations for Finding the Right Lawyer

• 1. Ask Your Family, Friends or Neighbors If you’re starting from scratch in your search for the right workers’ compensation lawyer, the best place to start looking is to ask your friends, family or neighbors for recommendations. ...
• 2. Check With State and Local Bar Associations ...
• 3. The Internet

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Do I need a workers' compensation attorney?

Hiring an experienced attorney may give you a better chance of securing compensation and navigating any unexpected circumstances like the insurance...

When should I get a workers' comp lawyer?

It will be important to speak to a workers’ compensation attorney as soon as possible. You only have a limited amount of time, known as the statute...

What can a workers' comp attorney do for me?

A workers’ compensation lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and pursue compensation on your behalf if you’re ever hurt on the job. If the...

What questions should I ask a workers’ comp lawyer?

Here are a few questions you’ll want to ask your workers’ comp attorney: What kind of experience do you have in workers’ compensation cases? Will y...

How much do the best workers’ compensation attorneys cost?

Our workers’ comp lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means they don’t receive anything unless their clients win. There will be no upfront fe...

What Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do?

Typically, this pays for medical expenses as well as a portion of your wages until you can get back to work.

What to do if you are injured while working?

If you’ve been injured while working, it is in your best interest to contact a workers’ compensation attorney. Sokolove Law may be able to help you — get a free case review to learn your legal options.

Deposition

Upon filing the formal application, your case will be referred to the Board of Magistrates. A deposition involves the exchange of medical and other information between the employer and the employee. Doctors and vocational experts can be expected to testify as well.

Mediation

The case can be settled through mediation, where the parties present their arguments informally in front of a workers’ compensation magistrate or another individual. Mediation or any other stage of the legal process may be used to reach a consensus, avoiding the uncertainty of a magistrate’s decision.

Formal Hearing

When mediation doesn’t resolve the case, a different magistrate may hear the case. A magistrate can set up a hearing in which the worker and any other witnesses have an opportunity to testify live. The magistrate will decide if the claim is eligible for compensation after reviewing the depositions and medical records.

FAQs

I was threatened with termination if I filed for workers’ compensation. Is it possible to sue my employer?