Hire a Workman’s Compensation Attorney When You are Injured on the Job

Hire a Workman’s Compensation Attorney When You are Injured on the Job

You recently suffered an injury at work that has not only required medical attention and treatment but is causing you chronic pain. You may miss time at work or find you are having trouble performing your work duties because of your injuries. Your friends and family keep trying to talk to you about worker’s compensation and that you should file a claim, but you are reluctant because you do not know much about it and are afraid of your employer’s reaction to a claim. If you have been injured on the job and do not know what to do, hiring a workman’s compensation attorney is the best decision you can make.

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Workman’s Comp and Medical Treatment

Under state and federal law, when you are injured while at work, your employer has a legal responsibility to help take care of your medical expenses that are associated with your injury. This means that you will be able to go to doctors, specialists, for physical or occupational therapy, get medications, or any other medical procedure you need without worrying about the cost to you. All of this is contingent on you filing a proper claim for worker’s compensation.

Costs of An Attorney

Many people are reluctant to seek out a workman’s compensation attorney when they are hurt because they worry about the costs associated with hiring a lawyer. Since you may have already missed long stretches of work and have money issues, you may not want to pay a lawyer’s fees. A good, experienced worker’s comp lawyer will offer you a free consultation and will not take any fees for their work unless there is a judgment or settlement in your favor.

Talk to an Attorney Today

You do not want to wait long to talk to a workman’s compensation attorney when you are hurt at work. There are time limits associated with filing a claim and speaking with Belal Hamideh Law can help you sort everything out and learn the steps you need to take now. Contact them by calling at their toll number 888-277-6122, or if you prefer, at our local number 562- 526-1224, and they will schedule your free consultation with an attorney for you so that you can see what can be done for you. In case you need to send them a fax, their fax number is 1-562-309-8100. Get in touch, they will be happy to assist you!

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  1. rachel frampton

    Well, in my point of view, people who have acquired an injury in the job site must hire a worker’s compensation lawyer. I agree with you that the chosen attorney must be experienced and will offer a free consultation. Thank you for also clarifying here that the employer must pay for all the medical bills.

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