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Do I need an attorney to handle my WC claim?
Workers' compensation claims are complex, and it is ill advised to attempt to handle one on your own. The insurance companies have attorneys and doctors on their side, so without legal representation or training in workers' compensation law and procedure, you are fighting a losing battle.
Here are some of the many issues that frequently arise in workers' compensation claims:
- whether the injuries arose out of and in the course of your employment
- whether there is a causal connection between the injuries and the accident
- the extent of your injuries or disability
- your average weekly wage
- whether the medical treatments or bills were reasonable and necessary
- whether you have cooperated in your medical treatment
- the extent of your permanent restrictions caused by the injuries
- whether you are able to return to your job or, if not, the work level you are capable of performing
- whether you have diligently sought other employment
- whether benefits were unjustifiably terminated, thereby entitling you to penalties
Because there are a wide range of complicated issues that can, and frequently do, arise in workers' compensation claims, it is crucial to have an experienced workers' compensation attorney on your side to guide you through the entire process and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Contact the experienced workers' compensation attorneys at Drake & Collopy, P.C. online or call us at 312.345.0220, or toll free at 1.888.372.5355, for more information or to schedule a free consultation.
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