Workers’ comp benefits can be essential for your healing and for your family’s wellbeing after a work injury occurs. However, taking the right steps to receive and retain these benefits can be a complicated process. A New York workers’ compensation lawyer can guide you through this claim process, which includes determining your eligibility, preparing the necessary information, filing your claim, dealing with an insurer and more. Here are 4 questions you should ask a workers’ compensation lawyer during your first consultation.
1. WHAT IS YOUR LEVEL OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE?
The number of years that a lawyer has been practicing will have a large impact on the strategy and specific expertise that he or she can contribute to your case. Workers’ comp cases often require that your lawyer has knowledge of certain tricks of the trade and complex technicalities in order for you to receive a suitable outcome. The lawyers at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. have over 30 years of specialized experience in workers’ comp cases, and commit that expertise to helping injured workers with their workers’ comp claims every day.
2. HOW MANY CASES INVOLVING SIMILAR INJURIES HAVE YOU REPRESENTED?
Since every workers’ comp case is unique, each type of case requires specific knowledge from your New York Workers Compensation Lawyer to fight effectively for your rights. If you have an unusual claim or a claim involving cumulative trauma such as for carpal tunnel syndrome, it’s even more important that you have confidence in your lawyer’s ability to prepare a strong case on your behalf.
3. WILL YOU BE PERSONALLY HANDLING MY CASE?
Once you find a lawyer that you trust, you’ll likely want to ensure that your case will remain in his or her good hands throughout your claim process. You should also have access to your lawyer should you need answers to questions or information about your case. At our firm, a lawyer meets with you during your first consultation who will remain with you throughout your entire case.
4. WHAT IS YOUR RATE OF SUCCESS ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CASES?
While credentials and background can give you a good idea of a lawyer’s ability to handle your case, ultimately you want to be sure that the lawyer you choose has had success on cases similar to your own in the past. A higher success rate demonstrates that your lawyer has the skills necessary to protect and defend your rights in negotiations, in court or in both arenas, depending on how you’d like to proceed with your case.
As an injured worker, obtaining workers’ compensation is not always as straightforward as it may initially appear. Our experienced team at Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C., can provide you with the support you need. We will fight for your rights and ensure that you can make the most of the benefits you deserve. Don’t put yourself in a position where you are walking away with far less than you deserve. Contact our lawyers to get started.
