Why You Shouldn’t Handle a Workers’ Comp Claim Alone

When you get injured at work, your life is turned upside down. With doctor visits, taking time off work, and accumulating bills, it's not surprising that you're lost. Most people think that it's a piece of cake to file workers' comp—just sign your name on the dotted line, sit back and wait, and you'll get a check. Right? Wrong. The reality is that doing it yourself instead of hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer can cost you time, money, and stress. Insurance Companies Aren't on Your Side This is a bitter pill to swallow, but the truth: insurance companies don't care about you. Their only concern is making what they pay you as little as possible. They can deny your injury, delay your payments, or send you to a company doctor who downplays your condition. Without a seasoned workers' compensation attorney, you're at the mercy of skilled adjusters who know the system—and how to use that system to work against you. An attorney levels the playing fiel...