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Workers Compensation Lawyers In Marion IL Fighting For The Maximum Amount Of Money For You And Your Family : Hazlett & Short P.C.
A Workers Compensation attorney, such as the advocates at the Law Offices of Hazlett & Short, can assist you in obtaining your lawful rights to medical, total temporary disability, and a compensable award if your injury causes permanent impairment, for work related injuries. Workers Compensation is a benefit delivery system for injured employees. The primary goals of most insurance carriers and self insured employers are to limit their expenses as much as possible, so as to maximize their profits. There is an inherent profit incentive for insurance companies and employers to cut corners as much as possible, and thereby withhold, delay or deny benefits to injured workers, since any payment of any benefits cost money. Insurance companies or large self insured employers are certainly not an advocate for injured workers and will never be forthcoming with benefits that an injured worker may be entitled to. A workers compensation attorney such as the advocates at Law Offices of Hazlett & Short are expertly familiar with the laws that protect injured workers, and can work to advance their rights.
1. Report your injury to your supervisor or employer as soon as possible. Also, tell at least one coworker that you have been injured. For a more detailed explanation why this is critical to your case, contact Keith Short at 618-655-9499 or write to keith@hazlettshort.com
2. Do not make a written or oral statement to the insurance company or any person representing the employer. Simply tell them you were injured and briefly explain how.
3. If you need medical attention then seek it as soon as possible. Give your doctor a clear explanation of how and when you were injured. However, many doctors are unwilling to participate in workers compensation claims. If you have any concerns about selecting a doctor then contact an experienced workers' compensation lawyer.
4. Fully cooperate with your doctors and therapists. No one gets rich off a workers' compensation claim. Your focus should be to regain your health and return to work as soon as possible. A good lawyer will maximize your settlement or trial award, but should first focus on helping you get healthy and returning to work.
5. Be prepared when you come to see your lawyer: Know the names or witnesses, have your pay stubs, keep a list of all of the doctors you've seen and all the places you've received treatment. Most importantly, make a list of questions you want to ask your lawyer.
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