Five Immediate Instances Where You Need To Hire A Work Comp Lawyer

We believe that it’s wise to hire a workers’ compensation lawyer if you’re even considering filing a workers’ compensation claim, but there are also instances that you’ll run into during the course of a standard claim that should serve as a “red flag” that you’ll want to connect with an attorney. In today’s blog, we explore five “red flag” instances where you’ll want to bring a lawyer into the fold to assist with your workers’ compensation case.

Hire A Lawyer If You Run Into Any Of These Issues During Your Work Comp Case

If you encounter any of these situations during the course of filing for and collecting workers’ compensation benefits, you need to talk to your lawyer as soon as possible.

1. Claim Denial– Insurance companies oftentimes hope that you’ll accept a denial as the end of the road. A large portion of initial claims are denied for frivolous reasons, and if you don’t know what you’re doing, the insurance company may get away without having to pay your benefits. If you’ve been told that your claim has been denied, it’s time to sync up with a lawyer.

2. Medical Treatment Denial – Similarly, if the insurance company is denying coverage for certain medical treatments, it’s time to talk to your lawyer and your doctor. They are within their rights to deny non-essential treatments, but if a treatment has been recommended by a provider, they cannot deny coverage. If your doctor has recommended some alternative treatments like massage therapy or acupuncture, or the insurance company is denying coverage for a surgical procedure, talk with your lawyer.

3. You’ve Been Fired – If your company has decided to terminate your employment while you are collecting workers’ compensation benefits, you should probably talk with a lawyer. While they can legally fire you while you’re on workers’ compensation, they cannot fire you for pursuing benefits. If you believe you have been wrongfully terminated because you sought out injury benefits, you’ll want to talk with a lawyer, because you may have another lawsuit on your hands.

4. Work Restrictions Aren’t Being Followed– Perhaps you have been given clearance to return to work with restrictions in place, or you’ve been offered light duty work that complies with your current limitations. If you’ve found that your employer isn’t actually complying with the restrictions set forth by your treating physician, you will want to consult your attorney.

5. The Process Is Dragging Along– Finally, if you want someone to light a fire under the insurance company and speed up the process so that you can get the compensation you deserve for your injuries, reach out to a lawyer. Insurance companies want to drag the process out because they know you may be in a precarious financial situation. They hope to take advantage of this in hopes that you’ll agree to a lowball settlement offer. If the insurance company is giving you the run around, bring on a lawyer who can help speed the process up by forcing their hand. Let us do what we do best and get you the money you’re owed.

For more information about any of the above issues, or for assistance winning or collecting a workers’ compensation claim, reach out to Dean and the team at Margolis Law Firm today at (952) 230-2700.