Find a Work-Related Injury Attorney Near Me

We understand that suffering a workplace injury is a terrible experience and that the impact it can have on your life is far-reaching. Potentially losing your income and not being able to do simple tasks around the house can add unnecessary stress on top of trying to recover your health and pay for your medical treatment. Workers’ compensation can help you with these challenges but only if you are successful in your claim. This is why it is critical to hire the best work injury attorney you can find.

It may be tempting to do a quick search online and choose the first name you see. However, we strongly advise against this as your financial future may depend on the successful handling of your case and it is important to find a qualified attorney to represent you. If you miss a deadline or accept a quick settlement that doesn’t cover your long-term expenses, this could put you in a difficult situation to recover from. Hiring an experienced work injury lawyer early on in the claims process can help you avoid these mistakes.

You can find almost anything online but when your financial livelihood and health are at stake, it is important that you choose the right attorney to advocate for you. When shopping online, we often read reviews from other customers to see what their experiences were and how the quality of a product is. With lawyers, there are many factors that you can use to determine if they will be a good fit for your claim and this includes reviews.

The Martindale-Hubbell organization has been providing reviews from past clients and other lawyers since 1896 to help potential clients select the best law firm for them. It is considered the gold standard of legal reviews online and you can read testimonials about how a law firm has treated past clients as well as their reputation amongst their peers. It is also a good place to learn what areas of law they specialize in.

Using online reviews and reading through a law firm’s website will help you get a feel for if they would be a good fit for your work-related injury claim. However, you need to know what to look for in order to make an accurate assessment.

Experience

Do they have experience specifically in work-related injury claims or have they only dealt with a handful of these types of cases before. Work-related injuries can be complex cases that require in-depth knowledge as there are important filing deadlines, procedural requirements, and expert negotiation skills required in bringing a successful claim.

Look for a law firm that represents accident victims as the majority of their business because they will have experience dealing with people in similar situations to yourself and understand what you are going through. You want representation from someone who has made a career out of defending people against large insurance companies and has proven their ability over many years. If an attorney regularly represents large businesses and insurance companies, they may not have the same approach and viewpoint as someone who only fights for accident victims.

Results

Results go hand in hand with experience but you want to make sure that the work-injury lawyer you choose has a proven track record of successfully negotiating workers’ compensation claims. If you can’t find the information online, ask them about it during your initial consultation. 

We understand that everyone starts somewhere but this doesn’t mean that you want your work injury claim to be your lawyer’s first case. Work injuries can have a serious long-term impact on your life and you need to be sure that the attorney you select can recover what you will need to cover your expenses.

Resources

Some work-related injury claims may be relatively straightforward, but in the event of a serious injury, you may need to get medical experts to testify on your behalf, take depositions of witnesses, and research any relevant law. Hiring a large law firm with vast resources, both financially and personnel wise, can make all the difference in your case. A firm that regularly handles work-related injury claims will have an extensive network of medical professionals and other experts that you can make use of to strengthen your claim.

If you’ve done your initial research and found an attorney that you feel good about, you should reach out to their office for a consultation and continue your assessment. Treat hiring a lawyer similar to a job interview where you are the one doing the hiring. The success of your claim may rest upon having the right representation so be sure to ask questions to verify any concerns you have about their experience, past results, or resources to be able to handle your specific case.

Pay attention to all the details from how they speak to you over the phone in the initial consultation to how well they continue to communicate with you. Make note of if they are good listeners and answer all of your questions in a knowledgeable manner. Do they ask thoughtful follow up questions and show a genuine interest in your situation? 

A good law firm will take what you have told them, do additional research, and get back to you with advice on the best course of action. This shows that they are taking your case seriously and putting time and resources into it right from the start. Good communication early on and showing that they care is often representative of how they will treat you throughout the course of your claim. If you get a bad impression from the start, it is unlikely that things will improve from there.

It is important to work with an attorney or law firm that can empathize with what you are going through and really cares. John Morgan, the founder of Morgan & Morgan is deeply invested in representing people who have been injured against the large insurance companies as he personally understands how devastating a workplace injury can be to a family.

Since 1988, John Morgan has committed himself to creating a personal injury law firm capable of going up against the biggest insurance companies and winning for their clients. Morgan & Morgan has been helping protect workers’ rights for over 35 years and they have grown into the nation’s largest personal injury law firm with the resources and expertise to handle any type of work-injury claim.

Morgan & Morgan has over 1,000 attorneys across the nation who are ready to listen to your story, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and give you an honest opinion of how to best proceed. We have a reputation for aggressively defending the rights of our clients and only settle when the insurance companies give you a fair offer. We have experience navigating the procedural requirements of workers’ compensation claims and can help you build your case and represent you in your hearing in front of a judge.

We believe that the victims of all accidents deserve the right to proper representation when going up against the big insurance companies. No matter what type of work accident or injury you have suffered, Morgan & Morgan is dedicated to defending the people and helping you recover the compensation you deserve. 

This is why we offer a free, no-obligation consultation to anyone who has been injured on the job. We will give you an honest assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of your case and we don’t charge you anything unless we are successful in your claim.

We recommend hiring an attorney as soon as possible after a work-related injury. The sooner you talk to us, the sooner we can begin gathering evidence to support your claim, potentially help you find the medical care and support that you need, and make sure that no filing deadlines are missed.

At Morgan & Morgan, one of our experienced workers’ compensation attorneys can help you through the entire process from filing your claim to receiving your compensation. 

We can help you:

• Gather evidence
• Calculate how much compensation you will need to cover your lost wages and medical expenses
• Navigate your independent medical exam (IME) to make sure you have received a fair evaluation from the doctor
• Find expert witnesses to strengthen your case
• File any necessary legal motions and paperwork
• Keep track of your expenses and timelines
• Help you negotiate and maximize your settlement agreement
• Argue on your behalf at your hearing in front of a judge
• Appeal your claim if it was denied

There is no legal requirement for a work-related injury attorney and you may be able to successfully claim workers’ compensation without one if your case is relatively simple. However, a workers’ compensation attorney can help make sure that you don’t miss any important timelines or make a blunder at your hearing in front of the judge. Having the peace of mind that a professional is handling your claim while you focus on recovering your health can be invaluable.

Some situations where we strongly advise you to speak with an attorney are:

• If you’re having any issues filing your claim
• If you’ve filed your claim and it has been denied, we can help you appeal it
• If you’re concerned about any details of your claim and would like a lawyer to represent you at your hearing in front of a judge
• If you feel that the doctor who did your independent medical examination was not objective and downplayed your injuries

This is not an exhaustive list but if you have any additional questions, we offer a free consultation to anyone who has been in a work-related injury and are available 24/7 to help.