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If you have recently been injured in the line of work, it is likely that friends and family have suggested to you that you hire a worker’s compensation attorney. This has likely led you to ask questions such as “why should I hire an attorney?” The fact is that there are many reasons why hiring a worker’s compensation attorney can be beneficial to you. While your first instinct may be to muddle through these difficult times alone, this would be a mistake. Here are just a few of the reasons why you should consider hiring a Minnesota worker’s compensation attorney after being injured at work.
Support During Difficult Times
After being involved in a workplace accident, there are many things to consider, and many actions that you will need to take in order to file your worker’s comp claim. Going through this process alone can be extremely difficult, particularly since you should be using this time to focus on getting better. However, when you go through this process alone, you are putting yourself through unnecessary physical and mental stress that can slow your recovery.
This can make hiring a worker’s compensation attorney extremely beneficial to you, as a worker’s comp attorney can deal with all the difficulties and stress for you. From filing a claim, to negotiating a settlement, to ensuring you receive the proper care owing to you, your attorney will see to all of your needs so that you can focus solely on getting better.
Claim Support
Filing a worker’s compensation claim can be an extremely difficult, and stressful, process. Particularly if you are unfamiliar with the nuances of this process, and the details involved. This can make it invaluable to have a worker’s compensation attorney on your side to help guide you through this process, and explain to you the complex terms and forms being used.
In addition, during the claim process, a worker’s comp attorney will help you to file a proper claim that includes everything owed to you. One of the biggest mistakes people make when they file a worker’s comp claim on their own is undervaluing their claim, as they do not take into account all of the little expenses their accident has resulted in. A worker’s compensation attorney has the experience to calculate exactly what you are owed, and will help you to file the proper claim.
Have Someone on Your Side
The fact that many people do not take into consideration when choosing to file a worker’s compensation claim on their own is that their company is not on their side. Your employer is going to do what is best for their company and their bottom line. In fact, companies often rely on this pressure, as they know people will not know what type of compensation they should actually be receiving. This often includes pressuring people into settlements that are extremely undervalued.
Hiring a worker’s compensation attorney will ensure that you have someone who is actually on your side during the settlement process. Your attorney will be there to support you, ensure that you are not taken advantage of, and will help you to make an informed decision when it comes time to settle your claim.
The fact is that the process of filing a workers compensation claim can be extremely complex and convoluted. This makes it imperative that you seek the professional support of a worker’s compensation attorney rather than attempt to go through this process alone. If you have been recently injured in the line of your work, do not wait. Contact us to find out more about how we can help you throughout the coming weeks as you file your workers compensation claim.
Contact A Mankato Workers' Compensation Lawyer Today
Contact the law office of Chesley, Harvey & Carpenter today at (507) 625-3000 for a free case review. We are located in Mankato, Minnesota.