Do I Need to Hire a Workers' Compensation Attorney?

Work related injury can leave an employee totally overwhelmed, especially if the injury is serious enough to cause partial or permanent disability. To add to the woes of the employees there are complex legal procedures and regulations governing workers compensation. Even their employer or the insurance company may try to take advantage of the situation by holding back or minimizing the compensation that the worker deserves. 

Although a worker is not required to hire an attorney to receive workers compensation, when facing situations as those described above it is a good idea to seek legal help. In adverse situations, where the employee feels that he is not able to understand the complexities of the workers compensation system, or if he feels that the employer or the insurance company are withholding benefits, it is important to seek the assistance of a workers compensation lawyer.

Here are some situations in which you should consider speaking with a workers comp lawyer:

• The work related injuries are severe, and may require a surgery

• The injuries the employee has received at the workplace are moderate to severe, and the doctor feels that he would not be able to return to the pre-injury state. In this case, the employee will be entitled to permanent partial disability benefits 

• The employee feels that he no longer can go back to the current job, but can still work in some capacity

• The employee feels that he can no longer work in any capacity due to the work related injury

• The employee has some significant pre-existing medicalconditions that may have worsened as a result of work related injury or illness

• The employer or the insurance company has denied medical benefits

• The employer wants to file a dispute against the decision of his employer, his insurance company, or the Missouri state workers compensation division

• The employer has filed a dispute against the ruling of the workers compensation division

 

Missouri Workers' Compensation Attorney

During any stage of the workers compensation process, if you feel confused, or think that some legal help can make things better, you should get in touch with a Missouri workers compensation lawyer at the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann and discuss your case. We can explain all your legal rights to you and help you get the compensation that you deserve. 

Call us today at (314) 361-4300 to schedule a free consultation.

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