Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Accidents and injuries happen when you least expect them. Knowing your rights and how they apply to your situation can help you pursue restitution to find your feet again. Let a workers’ compensation lawyer simplify the process, allowing you to heal while they fight your legal battles. Steinger, Greene & Feiner’s well-rounded team of experienced attorneys can help you navigate your compensation proceedings. We’ll identify the compensation types that apply to your situation, negotiate with insurance companies, and organize your case.

At our firm, we take pride in the legal services we provide to our injured clients and their families. We know that obtaining full compensation after an on-the-job injury or illness is vital. Our workers’ compensation lawyers fully understand the claims process and the tactics that employers or insurance companies may use to deny or discount your claim. Our firm has been practicing in this field since 1997 and our years of experience have given us proven methods and means for helping clients fight for their rights. We can help simplify and facilitate the claims process as well as fight denied claims through appropriate legal action. Throughout the entire process, you will have a knowledgeable, skilled, and dedicated legal representative working vigorously on your behalf. We fight for you so you can concentrate on healing.

Understanding Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation helps people who sustain injuries on the job handle financial losses and other damages following the injury. For example, a heavy, unsecured object might fall on your head while you take inventory. You sustain a traumatic brain injury as a consequence. 

Ideally, workers’ compensation will cover your lost wages, medical bills, and recovery needs. Since the compensation covers your needs, it keeps you and your employer free from settlement or court proceedings. Most company employees can receive workers’ compensation if they become injured at work. 

However, some instances require assistance from a workman’s comp lawyer. Like many people, you may assume your employer and their insurance provider would treat you fairly. However, some companies will fight tooth and nail to prevent their injured workers from acquiring the compensation they need to compensate for injury and recovery costs. 

Plus, some injured parties let themselves be swayed by workers’ comp myths, such as:

• You can only receive compensation for noticeable injuries. Some incidents occur because of overexertion or a lack of personal care. Your injuries may not be outwardly apparent, manifesting in ways that nevertheless impact your life. 
• When you file for compensation, you admit you’re at fault. You can file for compensation whether or not you are at fault. 
• You don’t need a labor law legal advisor to achieve compensation. A workers’ compensation attorney knows the intricacies of employee rights. They are essential to a smooth, fruitful filing.

Why You Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Work injuries can have disastrous consequences for your financial, physical, and mental well-being:

• When you can’t work, you need a way to recoup your lost wages to keep your household above water. 
• You might have gone to the emergency room or sought services from a medical professional. The medical bills pile higher, demanding your current financial resources. 
• Many employees require continued treatment to heal fully. These treatments could last months or years. 
• If your injury causes new disabilities, you may need to alter your life further, struggling with new mental health concerns and other, more material challenges. 

No matter how much you would like to believe your employer will have your back, you must arm yourself with a compensation claims lawyer to secure the full amount you need to recover and continue with your life. They understand the claims process, can translate the legal language into terms you can digest, and help you achieve the support needed to recover and live well. Otherwise, you could face lowballed compensation offerings or claim denials.

Our team at Steinger, Greene & Feiner earns stellar reviews highlighting how our legal guidance made a difference:

• Brooke states that she received medical care thanks to our services.
• Michele says we “made sure I didn’t struggle financially during the process.”
• Taidje notes that our team “took time to explain things,” helping her “understand the process.” She also raves that she received more than she anticipated from her case. 

Hiring the right employee compensation counsel can make all the difference.

Selecting the Right Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Although a workers’ comp lawyer is essential, you must still work with the right attorney in pursuit of robust representation to increase your likelihood of complete coverage. Below, our team offers a few tips to help you find an optimal match for your case:

• Choose a workplace injury attorney with proven case outcomes. While they can’t divulge identifying details, they can describe a client’s situation and journey to a satisfactory settlement. 
• Seek attorneys who have extensive experience with workers’ comp cases. Each personal injury lawsuit has different language and requirements surrounding it. When your lawyer knows the ropes, they can make short work of your case. 
• Prepare specific questions for your free consultations. These consultations provide an opportunity for you to learn about your candidates and their experiences and capabilities in navigating your particular scenario.

Legal Process and What To Expect

As soon as you suffer a workplace injury, take the following precautions to protect yourself and preemptively defend your potential workers’ compensation claim:

1. Seek professional medical treatment to reduce harm from your injury. 
2. File an injury report with your supervisor as soon as possible. While the average reporting window lasts a month, you should swiftly submit it.
3. Gather evidence, such as photos, video footage, and witness statements, if you can. Rely on your attorney to help with your claim if you can’t collect such documentation.   

The laws and legal processes for workers’ compensation cases vary by location. However, your workers’ compensation lawyer should outline what to expect, depending on who is at fault. While you should receive compensation no matter where the blame lies, fault can dictate how the compensation process goes. 

For example, your employer caused your accident by failing to maintain a safe work environment. Your attorney can collect evidence and identify how your employer played a role. Their oversight, negligence, or ignorance regarding the laws may have set the stage for your accident. Your lawyer can identify specific environmental factors alongside employer oversights that led to a dangerous work environment. Perhaps your injury occurred because of an outside party, like defective protection equipment or careless customers crossing into authorized spaces. Your lawyer can trace the cause to its source, preparing a trail of evidence supporting your claim.

Benefits You Can Claim

Many workers’ compensation laws limit claim coverage to financial losses from medical treatment and lost wages. However, you can claim benefits for the following workplace occurrences:

• Social Security disability: If you become disabled because of your injury, and your prognosis predicts your disability will last a year or more, you could qualify for Social Security benefits. 
• Death: You may receive benefits if your family member, such as a spouse or parent, died as the result of on-the-job injuries. 
• Permanent partial disability: You may still function and find work with some independence despite your disability. Partial impairments may also qualify for compensation benefits. 
• Permanent total: You could acquire additional, long-term benefits if your injury or illness renders you incapable of working. 
• Supplemental: Your employer pays for injury treatment and lost wages because of the circumstances surrounding your work accident.

Dealing with Workers’ Compensation Denials

Your employer or their insurance company could deny your compensation claim. For example, they may accuse you of fraud or suggest your injury happened because of an underlying condition. When this occurs, work with your occupational injury attorney to:

1. Identify why they denied your claim. 
2. Gather proof that the reason for denial is false. 
3. Petition the denial with your state’s compensation appeals board. 

Since petition processes vary by state, your lawyer can explain what to expect. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What else should you know about workers’ comp claims and legal representation? We answer some common questions below. 

Who is eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim?

Most employed or working people are eligible to file a workers’ compensation claim if they suffer work injuries, including some subcontractors. Your lawyer can help you determine your eligibility if you have doubts. 

What is a workers’ comp “independent” medical examination?

A workers’ comp “independent” medical examination is a post-injury checkup provided by your preferred authorized medical examiner. This doctor is generally not affiliated with your employer or employer’s insurance provider’s interests. 

Are workers’ compensation lawyers free?

Many workers’ compensation lawyers are free unless they achieve satisfactory compensation for your case. Therefore, you don’t have to worry about paying your attorney unless you receive the coverage you need first.

Contact a Workers’ Compensation Attorney Today

Let a workers’ compensation lawyer at Steinger, Greene & Feiner help you navigate your case today. Working with qualified legal guidance offers a more reliable method for acquiring the support you need during a very difficult time. Request a free case evaluation from our team.