It is critical to contact a lawyer whose practice is focused on workers’ compensation law as soon as possible after a work injury. Even if you’re not contemplating hiring a work injury lawyer, you should take advantage of a free consultation so that you are informed of what is going to happen and what you need to do, and so that you can learn if legal counsel may be beneficial for your case.
I have been handling workers’ compensation claims almost exclusively since 1986. What I have seen in that time is that most injured workers contact me after their claim has been denied by the insurer or their weekly benefit checks have been terminated. At that point, a claim must be filed with the Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA,) and it could take many months before a Judge hears the claim. In the interim, an injured worker can suffer severe financial hardship as the result of not receiving disability payments, and medical complications if needed medical treatment is stopped. If you have been injured at work, we invite you to call our office to schedule a free consultation.