In addition to gathering evidence and seeing a doctor to get the medical training you need, it may be important to consult with an attorney. For one thing, the workers’ compensation filing process is complicated and easy to make mistakes on. For another, it is highly time-consuming and stressful, which is the last thing you need when dealing with an injury.nnYou might not technically need an attorney if everything seems to be going smoothly. If your case is unopposed or your disability or compensation claim has already been accepted, you might be able to manage it all on your own. On the other hand, everything going too well could also be a sign that your insurance is trying to get away with paying you less than you deserve.nnObviously, if things are not going well, if your employer is contesting the facts, or the insurer is refusing to pay out what you need, or trying to get you to negotiate down, you need an attorney. You might also need an attorney if your doctor has said you can only return to work on modified duty, but your employer argues that none is available, though in that case, what you need is a disability attorney, not a workers’ compensation attorney.nnFor example, you will absolutely need an attorney if the insurance has sent a letter asking you to choose a qualified medical examiner.