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You should consult a workman's compensation lawyer when:
You feel your employer is punishing you or retaliating against you for
filing a claim
You are denied Workers' Compensation Benefits
Your employer asks you to submit to a medical examination by their own
"expert"
You are contacted by a Rehabilitation Counselor
Your employer or their insurer offers to settle your claim
You should get advice on the following:
You are considering retirement while receiving benefits
You are asked to sign any documents you don't understand
You were injured before June 24, 1996 and want to ensure that your
claim was handled properly
Would it surprise you to
learn that almost 100% of injured workers with valid claims do not
receive all the benefits they are entitled to. Some workers try to handle
their case themselvesor with the help of a lawyer who does not
specialize in Workman's Compensation cases. This is a prescription for
more headaches and greatly reduced benefits.
You are not getting all
of your workman's compensation benefits when:
Your employer suggests
that you file for Group Insurance Benefits instead of Compensation
Benefits
Your employer withholds payment on your claim for any reason
Your employer asks you to sign a Final Settlement Form
You don't consider are applying for Social Security Benefits
You think your injury was "your fault" but it may be the fault of your
employer or a third party might be partially liable
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