I got hurt on the job.My fingers on my dominant hand went through some rollers on a printing press.In just one week I have had 2 surgerys and the doctors say there is more to come.And a lot of hand therapy.Should I get a workmans comp. lawyer to handle my case.I am afraid if I dont that after everything gets fixed and later in the future I have problems again with my hand that I willl have to cover it.Are the lawyers free and do you have any suggestions?
2007-09-12 23:31:45 · 7 answers · asked by shadowmonkeyblue 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Keep all documentation but you're probably wasting your money right now with a lawyer.
If they try to offer you a final settlement because you've reached the maximum medical improvement, then consult with a lawyer.
2007-09-12 23:39:57 · answer #1 · answered by Rob B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be in your best interest to have representation in this matter. Worker's Comp is a very tricky deal and without knowledge of the way the laws are, you may end up losing money or future medical treatment that you are entitled to, as well as potential partial disability due to your injury.
Most attorneys take WC cases on a contigency basis (they get paid if you get paid). My advice is to find one in your area, and go in for a free consultation. Take all of your medical records and any reports that were made regarding your injury and let them take a look. It's hard for someone online to tell you if your case would be good or not since all the details are not there, and well, very few that are on here are actual attorneys..they just play them online.
Good luck and I hope that you heal well, and soon.
2007-09-13 00:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by simmychick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a lawyer always get a lawyer and protect your interest that is your hand and that is too important to let it go and you have several more surgeries and what if the workmans comp ppl decide to refuse to pay for the rest of your surgeries . they are a bunch of crooks the w/c insurance ppl and you need to stand tough . I had my knee messed up at work and they refused to pay for the surgery I needed and the lady was a real bi---!Yes get a lawyer . good luck .
2007-09-12 23:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have to prove that what happened to you was a result of some sort of negligence on the part of the employer.
If you have hard evidence of that, you may have a case.
Some attorneys may take this on contingency, that is they will take a % of any monetray award you receive and you dont have to pay anyting out of pocket.
Look at your yellow pages to find an employment attorney, or if no employement attorney can be found its possible that a personal injury attorney will take it.
2007-09-13 00:53:20 · answer #4 · answered by fredrick z 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO GET A LAWYER NOW. ONE THAT SPECIALIZES IN YOUR TYPE OF CASE.
CALL THE STATE BAR IN YOUR STATE AND ASK FOR THREE NAMES OF ATTORNEYS . THEN YOU CAN PICK THE ONE YOU WANT. THEY SOMETIMES WILL GIVE YOU A BREAK IN FEE IF THE BAR HAS GIVEN YOU THEIR NAME.
DOCUMENT EVERYTHING BECAUSE EVERYTHING IS IMPORTANT.
YOU CAN GET A LAWYER THAT WILL TAKE THE CASE ON A CONTINGENCY FEE. ( PERCENTAGE.)
DO NOT DISCUSS THE CASE WITH ANYONE UNTIL AFTER YOU TALK TO YOUR LAWYER AND GET HIS ADVICE.
2007-09-13 00:15:45 · answer #5 · answered by mary 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely! A lawyer will ask questions like:
Where was the protective guard on that machine?
What jobs will you no longer be able to do now that you have been injured?
Nothing wrong with getting expert advise!
2007-09-12 23:43:03 · answer #6 · answered by tina w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you make a report at work right away? If so I think you should go ahead as you will be unable to work for a while.
2007-09-12 23:40:35 · answer #7 · answered by greyghost_84 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋