Workers' Compensation Firm

What Does a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Do?

Workers compensation law can be extremely complex, especially for injured workers who do not have an attorney. A workers’ compensation attorney plays an important role in helping their clients obtain medical treatment, benefits, and a fair compensation. At Lavrac Accident Law, we always do the best we can to help our clients with their treatment, benefits, and as always, the best compensation possible.

What is Considered a Work Injury?

There are many different types of work injuries or harmful exposure at the workplace. For example, excessive exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or harmful substances or harsh work environments can cause work injuries. There are also cumulative trauma injuries along with excessive exposure to stressful or traumatic events. Additionally, injured workers sometimes get injured as a result of having contact with dangerous objects or equipment. Finally, slips, trips, and falls account for a major part of work injuries as well. Therefore, work injuries can happen in many different ways and forms.

When You Can File a Workers’ Compensation Lawsuit?

The short answer is that a claim can be filed very quickly. However, proceeding with a claim or determining when to file a claim may require an attorney’s opinion. Therefore, before proceeding with a claim an injured worker should schedule a free evaluation with an experienced workers compensation attorney. It should be noted however, that speaking with an attorney does not mean an injured worker will have to file a claim, but it only means that an injured worker will have enough information and knowledge to know what to do and when to file a claim.

When Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?

As previously mentioned, the overall body of law is very complex and it is always changing. Therefore, to protect one’s rights  and interests it is strongly recommended to seek a free consultation with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney. As the old adage goes, knowledge is power.  Therefore, book a free case evaluation with us today.