Workers’ Compensation Attorney Straight Talk
We give you an insiders view of the workers’ compensation system. With no sugar added. Simply 110% honesty. If you “Google” “Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Straight Talk” or “Workers’ Compensation Attorney Straight Talk” you will find dozens of great articles by a Workers’ Compensation Attorney that will help you win your Workers’ Compensation case.
A Lay Of The Land
Every day thousands of workers across America are injured on the job. Generally, workers’ compensation benefits is the only money injured workers are allowed to recover from their employers if they are injured on the job. You can’t usually sue your employer. Oftentimes your workers’ compensation benefits will be what your family survives on after you are seriously injured on the job.
Your Enemy Is The Workers’ Compensation Insurance Company
Your enemy is the workers’ compensation insurance company. The reason we call the insurance company the “enemy” is because that is exactly what they are. Let’s not beat around the bush. Here is your reality: the workers compensation insurance company is trying to keep you from getting the benefits you deserve under the law. At the end of the day they are trying to take food off your family’s table. Thinking anything else will prove to be very costly to you and your family.
Remember, the insurance business is very simple (and very profitable). Its goal is to take IN as much money, and pay OUT as little money, as possible. It’s all about the bottom line to them.
Beware Of The Adjuster
Don’t get lulled by a nice workers’ compensation insurance company adjuster. They are trained to be likable and nice. Be careful what you say to the insurance Don’t forget – everything you say can and will be used against you in court.
Don’t Be A Jerk
You be short, polite and then get off the telephone. You don’t want to be a jerk either. Nice, polite and short should be your mantra when talking to the adjuster.
Don’t Give a Statement
Don’t ever give a recorded statement. They know exactly what they need you to say in order to defeat your workers’ compensation claim. Your case could be over before it even starts.
Don’t Sign Any Medical / Work No Authorizations
Never sign any insurance company medical releases/ work authorizations. The workers’ compensation insurance company is only looking for reasons to deny your claim. Why would you try to help the workers’ compensation insurance company deny your claim?
Disclaimer
This article is not legal advice. I am simplistic in order to achieve clarity. Your situation and/or case may differ from the circumstances described in this article. No two cases are the same. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a work accident – you should hire the best Workers’ Compensation Lawyer you can find. Finally, whenever you are bringing a court case your credibility is always at issue. Always tell the truth.
