Do You Need a Lawyer for Workers' Comp? Do the Math.
It seems that everyone can tell you about your workers' compensation rights after suffering an injury on the job. Virtually everyone knows someone who has gone through the system. After all, the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) covers more than 270,000 employers in the state and is responsible for more than 1.5 million workers. If you are injured in an accident at work and you file a claim through your employer, you have a right to expect payments.
It should be that simple. Unfortunately, it rarely is. Even some of the most obvious workplace injury and death claims are denied by the BWC and may lose on appeal at the state's Industrial Commission hearing. In every workers' comp claim, there are at least four major players who stand to gain by having your claim denied. From your employer, who has the most to lose, to the BWC and managed care organizations that are often owned by insurance companies that don't like paying benefits period.
Your Attorney Understands the Full Value of Your Claim
What will your injury be worth over the course of your lifetime? An experienced workers' comp lawyer knows the laws, the limits and the potential value of your claim. Because of the number of organizations involved, an injured worker will face several representatives who are looking out for the interests of the employer. Each will claim that your injury isn't worth very much, or nothing at all.
Even in cases where the injuries and liability is obvious, the BWC will often delay their ruling because of minor disagreements about details like medical records and reports. In many cases, people don't know that their medical provider must be certified for payment by the BWC. Having the right lawyer answer your questions and handle the details can help you avoid common mistakes.
What About Attorneys Fees?
Attorney's fees for representing claimants are determined on a case-by-case basis and will not exceed a certain percentage of the total award. No matter how much your lawyer helps you with your claim, you are always assured of coming out ahead of attorneys fees.
Your Lawyer Will Handle Everything
Your workers' compensation case is likely to take several months to come to a fair resolution. During that time, focus on your family and your health. Let our attorneys manage the frustration of dealing with forms, records, reports and board hearings.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your injury with one of our attorneys today. You pay NO attorneys fees until you recover money benefits through workers' compensation and/or a lawsuit against a third party held liable for your accident.
It should be that simple. Unfortunately, it rarely is. Even some of the most obvious workplace injury and death claims are denied by the BWC and may lose on appeal at the state's Industrial Commission hearing. In every workers' comp claim, there are at least four major players who stand to gain by having your claim denied. From your employer, who has the most to lose, to the BWC and managed care organizations that are often owned by insurance companies that don't like paying benefits period.
Your Attorney Understands the Full Value of Your Claim
What will your injury be worth over the course of your lifetime? An experienced workers' comp lawyer knows the laws, the limits and the potential value of your claim. Because of the number of organizations involved, an injured worker will face several representatives who are looking out for the interests of the employer. Each will claim that your injury isn't worth very much, or nothing at all.
Even in cases where the injuries and liability is obvious, the BWC will often delay their ruling because of minor disagreements about details like medical records and reports. In many cases, people don't know that their medical provider must be certified for payment by the BWC. Having the right lawyer answer your questions and handle the details can help you avoid common mistakes.
What About Attorneys Fees?
Attorney's fees for representing claimants are determined on a case-by-case basis and will not exceed a certain percentage of the total award. No matter how much your lawyer helps you with your claim, you are always assured of coming out ahead of attorneys fees.
Your Lawyer Will Handle Everything
Your workers' compensation case is likely to take several months to come to a fair resolution. During that time, focus on your family and your health. Let our attorneys manage the frustration of dealing with forms, records, reports and board hearings.
Schedule a free consultation to discuss the circumstances of your injury with one of our attorneys today. You pay NO attorneys fees until you recover money benefits through workers' compensation and/or a lawsuit against a third party held liable for your accident.
We Don't Get Paid Unless You Get Paid
Many workers who have been injured on the job are worried that they cannot afford to hire an attorney to help them pursue their workers' compensation claims. Many attempt to handle their own claims, which can harm their chances of getting the benefits they deserve.
We handle each case on a contingency basis, which enables clients to hire us at no financial risk.
How Will Your Attorney Be Paid?
A contingency fee agreement means that the attorneys fees you pay are based on a percentage of the overall compensation you receive. If your lawyer is not able to help you successfully obtain compensation, you will not owe any fees or expenses at all.
How Do Contingency Fees Benefit Workers?
Contingency fees make it possible for injured workers to hire attorneys without having to worry about being left with bills they cannot afford to pay. They also give lawyers an incentive to help their clients get the maximum amount of compensation they are legally entitled to.
To get specific information on legal fees and to hire a workers' comp attorney, call us today.
We handle each case on a contingency basis, which enables clients to hire us at no financial risk.
How Will Your Attorney Be Paid?
A contingency fee agreement means that the attorneys fees you pay are based on a percentage of the overall compensation you receive. If your lawyer is not able to help you successfully obtain compensation, you will not owe any fees or expenses at all.
How Do Contingency Fees Benefit Workers?
Contingency fees make it possible for injured workers to hire attorneys without having to worry about being left with bills they cannot afford to pay. They also give lawyers an incentive to help their clients get the maximum amount of compensation they are legally entitled to.
To get specific information on legal fees and to hire a workers' comp attorney, call us today.