What Kind of Attorney Do I See For My Serious Work Injury?
If I am seriously injured and can’t work, should I see a worker’s compensation attorney, an injury attorney or an employment Attorney?
Here's the Quick Answer:
If you have a serious injury or illness which will result in a period of disability you will want to seek help from someone who can help you with your employment, injury AND worker’s compensation issues because an early, informed and coordinated plan of approach is critical to your full protection. Serious injuries require a global approach.
The Rest of the Story:
Every case is unique and to get everything to which you are entitled you must be sure you have an attorney who understands ALL the benefits you have available and how to best coordinate them to maximize your coverage.
If you were hit by a car, you wouldn't pick just one body part to treat; you would want to be checked out from head to toe before being sent home. It’s no different when it comes to getting an evaluation for your legal case related to a serious injury. You want your case to be checked out from top to bottom. You need to consider how you will get paid while you are out of work, how you will pay your medical bills, and if you can keep your job despite a long absence.
Some benefits can be combined, but others are exclusive, which means that application for one coverage might eliminate coverage under another. Some benefits are tax free, some are not, some come quickly and others entail long drawn out applications and appeals. You need to know where you stand before making a move which could eliminate better protections.
You Have Questions:
- What is FMLA and does it apply to me?
- Can I apply for disability insurance AND worker’s compensation?
- What about Social Security, am I eligible?
- Are these benefits taxable?
- Am I protected under state and federal disability laws even if I am injured at work?
- Will my health insurance continue if I am out for a work injury?
You need answers from someone who understands all of your rights under worker’s compensation, employment law and disability law from someone who can take away your doubts and fears with simple, straight forward talk.
If you have a serious injury which is likely to result in lost time from work, Call Rice Law Office, PLLC for a free phone consultation to discuss your rights to recovery at 603-528-5299. OR visit us at our website, www.ricelaw-office.com for more information.
