Workers’ Compensation lawyers advocate for injured workers, seeking justice and full benefits. Employees whose claims were initially denied should not give up. With the help of a skilled lawyer, denied applicants can appeal. Our attorneys can gather the necessary evidence to prove a claim is valid, including:nn Witness statements: Talk to everyone who was present for the injury. Employees should take pictures and ask for witness statements from their co-workers. There are several things that could be revealed about the accident when multiple people speak up. We know that other employees may be afraid to speak on the injury, and we can protect them from retaliation.n Medical records: Provide all medical records pertaining to the injury. Ask the doctor to create a treatment plan that shows how much continuing medical care will cost in the future; we will use that information when calculating damages. Some workers go back to work while they are still in treatment or attending physical therapy. We need to know when the treatment started, when it will end, and how many components are involved.n Physician reports: We will request that the doctor send a letter stating what happened, how the client was injured, and how this has personally affected the patient. We may also use this letter to show that employees have been disabled or their earning potential has been limited. We will also ask a doctor if they know when the worker should return to work. There are times when the worker is pressured to go back to work, and that could hamper their recovery. A physician’s report should show that the injury was aggravated at work, that the company forced the worker to return, or that the doctor did not provide the proper treatment.n Expert medical testimony: We will call in medical experts when needed to explain how and why these injuries occurred. We will also show that these injuries have been debilitating to the worker and that the care needed was not sufficient, if necessary.nnOur lawyers also help workers file claims against third parties. We will determine who was to blame for the accident, even if it was due to another employee. We might discover that a manufacturer caused the accident, and we can show that the worker should have been covered. We will investigate where the breakdown occurred that did not allow for coverage. For example, a secretary or manager might have told the worker they were not covered because they were driving between work locations. We might discover that the insurance department is falsely denying claims or not handling the claims properly.