1. Under most circumstances, a person should consult with an attorney following being injured at work. Why? Obtaining legal assistance on a Workers’ Compensation injury costs you nothing. Therefore, it is to your benefit to have an attorney serve as your representative, overseeing the equity of your claim benefits.

2. You should especially seek assistance if:

• Your injuries were caused by the negligence of someone other than your boss.
• Your injuries were severe; e.g. brain injury, major spinal injury.

3. The insurance company benefit decision is not equitable for your injury.

4. Your employer refuses to comply with the law concerning his responsibilities in facilitating your claim

5. Your employer or another employee was the direct cause of your injury.