Workers Compensation

Workers compensation are benefits a person is entitled to if they are injured on the job. If you are injured on the job and have to miss time from your work, your experience through a workers comp system can be a nightmare. This will be one of the most difficult journeys you will go through. Typically, workers’ compensation programs are administrated by unsympathetic administrative agencies, bureaucracies, doctors, insurance adjusters, and in some cases insurance defense attorneys (most of whom will be lined up to delay or even prevent your medical recovery and reduce your earning capability).

Our Attorneys can help make sure that you receive all the income and medical benefits that you are entitled to no matter where you live.

The income you receive is usually a percentage of your earnings prior to your injury. If you believe that you are not getting the maximum amount allowed by your state then you should call an attorney.

The medical care you receive is also critical to your recovery and earning capability. It is important to have a doctor knowledgeable about workers’ comp laws in your state. It is also important to have a doctor that is on your side and not the side of the insurance carrier and/or employer. Your doctor will make many critical decisions about your workers’ compensation benefits including:

• Your medical treatment
• Needed diagnostic tests
• Referral to specialists
• Your ability to return to work or light duty restriction
• Permanent work restrictions
• The extent of your injury

Insurance carriers will use any reason they can find to deny or limit claims that they are responsible to pay for. Insurance carriers are known to work with their attorneys on a daily basis looking for ways to limit your medical treatment. Do not stand against them alone.

There are those who will tell you that you did not need an attorney. Simply ask them, if I don’t need an attorney why does the insurance company need an attorney? Their silence will unmask their intent to either deprive you or not fight for all the benefits you legally and rightfully deserve.

Sustaining a work related injury is a life changing experience and a nightmare. We understand this. We are here to assist you through this difficult journey and make life a little easier. We understand that it is important to get good medical care and all the income benefits that you are entitled to. Call us today at 1-(800)- 779-4950 to learn more about your rights under the state workers comp laws. Or, if you prefer, email us at Info@Ogletreeabbott.com or complete the online evaluation and we will contact you right away. Call today and let us help you with your workers comp claim.