Compensation law and choosing an attorney


Accidents are a common occurrence in the workplace. In situations where you suffer bodily harm or injury, a compensation lawyer is very handy. Compensation lawyers can help injured workers receive compensation for injuries that can cover medical bills and lost wages. Without the advice of a compensation lawyer, a worker may not be aware of the extent of benefits they can receive. After an injury, a worker needs to file a compensation claim as soon as possible.

What to know about compensation claims

Generally, an injured worker cannot file a suit against their employer. Their remedy is to file for a compensation claim. It is a rule that an employer should maintain compensation insurance for any unforeseen injuries. If a worker is injured, then the insurance may provide weekly benefits and pay medical expenses, rehabilitation expenses and a lump sum payment for any permanent damage. Each state in Australia has its own workers' compensation scheme that deals with benefits and resolving disputes.

Why you need a compensation lawyer

After suffering an injury, it is advisable to contact a compensation lawyer immediately. A compensation lawyer can conduct an investigation of the accident by interviewing witnesses and taking pictures of the scene. The information that the lawyer obtains can be crucial to your claim. Finding witnesses can prove difficult as time passes. In addition, it is common for insurance companies to delay the process even in clear accidents. You are not required to hire a compensation lawyer, but it is not wise to represent yourself. This is especially true when your employer does not cover everything you need for your medical expenses. Your employer and their insurance company have done this before, but it is likely you have not. Having an experienced professional who understands the process is invaluable.

Choosing a compensation lawyer

The first step to choosing a compensation lawyer is finding a law firm that specialises in compensation law. Do some research online on compensation firms near you and look at their reviews as well as the lawyer's bio. Make sure you ask the right questions while interviewing lawyers such as if they are accredited. In addition, choose a lawyer that will place your health above the financial reward. Yes, the money is important, but your health is more important, and your lawyer does not get a commission on that. Many compensation firms offer a free consultation to allow you to talk to a lawyer and know your options before signing with them.

Start contacting local lawyers to find out if they can help with your case. 

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Hello, my name is Karen. I live in Perth with my wonderful husband Sean. Together we own and run a company which provides puppets to children's TV shows. It can be very hard work but it is a lot of fun. We started off in working in our garage but as the business grew we took on more employees and started to deal with major companies. I realised we needed to take legal advice to make sure we were above the law so I contacted a business attorney. The attorney was fantastic and explained everything we needed to know about the law.

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