Why Its Important to Hire a Workers Comp Lawyer?

ByChristopher Le

Should I Hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer?

Many injured workers or employees believe they do not need to hire a workers comp lawyer after theyve been injured on the job. employees Whenever an worker is injured on the job, that injured worker or employee is entitled to workers compensation benefits. Most injured workers abide by their employers wishes mainly because they fear repercussions by their employer if they hired an attorney. However, depending on the severity of your injury and the complexity of the workers compensation process, you may be risking your entire claim by trusting your employer’s motives.

Unfortunately, workers’ compensation claims are oftenly denied due to insurance carriers not wanting to pay, which then sparks the need for an experienced attorney who can fight for you. Often times, claims are either denied in its entirety or a part of the claim is denied so that the carrier doesnt have to continue to pay for the injured employees medical care, leaving the employee at a loss on what to do next. If you find yourself in this situation after an on the job injury, you should speak to a workers comp lawyer immediately. Whether your injuries are major or minor, its best to at least speak to legal counsel to see if you have a case.

  1. The workers comp insurance company denies your claim or fails to sufficiently provide benefits
  2. The workers compensation insurance company is not paying you weekly benefits correctly
  3. The workers comp insurance carrier is denying your surgery or injections
  4. Your employer retaliates against you after filing a claim
  5. Your injury was the result of another’s negligence or wrong doing
  6. Your injury prevents you from returning to your job and earning your pre injury wage

 

Christopher Le is the Founder of the Law Offices of Christopher Le. Born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, he became the first Vietnamese American in his family to become an Attorney. He takes pride in representing the working person against big insurance companies and feels that our system of justice guarantees equal rights to all citizens. He also fights for those who are no longer able to work due to a disabling condition file for social security disability benefits. Christopher comes from a hard working family who came to the United States with very little.