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If you get hurt in a workplace accident or develop an illness due to your job conditions, then you may be able to collect worker’s compensation to cover medical care and lost wages. The application process can be complex, so many people hire an attorney to help them navigate the requirements. If you need to file a claim, consider the following benefits of seeking legal counsel.

3 Reasons to Hire a Worker’s Compensation Lawyer

1. Help With Paperwork

Worker’s compensation claims usually require a variety of forms and supporting documents like medical records. Since there is a statute of limitations for these claims, you need to adhere to strict guidelines. An attorney will fill out and submit the paperwork on your behalf, minimizing the risk of common mistakes that can cause unnecessary delays and rejections.

2. Injury Evaluation

attorney Avon OHYou should continue to receive worker’s compensation benefits until you’re ready to go back to work. However, if the injury or illness is severe, then you might be eligible for long-term disability or retraining for another job. After evaluating your case, the attorney will be able to identify all the benefits you're entitled to and ensure you receive them.

3. Representation at Appeals

In some cases, your employer may dispute the claim, or the worker’s compensation board might deny some of the benefits you request. Although this is frustrating and disappointing, you still have options, including the ability to file an appeal. Having an attorney represent you during the appeals process will dramatically increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome.

 

When you are injured in a workplace accident, you can rely on the board-certified attorneys at Stringer, Stringer & Gasior in Avon, OH, to guide you through the worker’s compensation process. They work on a contingency basis, which means they don’t get paid until you do. Visit their website to learn more about their worker’s compensation services, and call (440) 934-7676 to schedule a consultation today.

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