When looking for a lawyer to
represent you in a work-related case, it is important to consider a number of
factors.
First, while many attorneys claim
that they can handle this type of case, it is important to consider whether
they actually practice before the Workers’ Compensation Commission on a regular
basis. Familiarity with the judges or
commissioners can be an invaluable quality when pushing forward with a case.
Additionally, it is helpful to find
a lawyer who has a large enough staff to properly monitor the injured worker’s
case. Unlike other areas of law, the
constant monitoring of the ongoing medical treatment and the need to confirm
that disability checks are being mailed and received in a timely manner, must
be kept up with at all times. Lapses can
cause delays in medical care and the payment of weekly benefits.
It is also important to hire a law firm with the
resources to go beyond the Workers’ Compensation Commission if necessary, and
to take the fight before a jury in the circuit court. This is a much more formal and costly
endeavor, and a lawyer needs to have the experience necessary to be successful
before a jury. They also need to have the financial resources to fight the
insurance companies through the use of expert witness testimony.
If you’ve been injured on the job, call the
experienced workers’ compensation attorneys at Portner & Shure today for a
free consultation: (301) 854-9000, (410) 995-1515
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