
To Level the Playing Field
When you face an adjuster, you may not be fully aware of your rights, and the adjuster knows this. For example, if you are told a back injury does not qualify because you had a pre-existing condition or are sent to independent medical practitioners for ‘checkups,’ you can unknowingly damage your case. An experienced attorney will make sure your rights are protected and you are treated fairly by the insurance company. They know the language and the information used in the Act like the back of their hand.Resolve Complex Issues
Most people hire an attorney when their case gets complicated - and that’s a mistake. This can be anything from their benefits being cut off to a denial of medical needs. These issues can be resolved, but they require complex procedures, which include a hearing at the Workers' Compensation Commission, which must be backed with medical evidence. The case must be on file for that to happen - something attorneys can do after they acquire your medical records. If you are cut off from benefits, the process can take quite long to finish, unless you hire a lawyer. That’s because they can resolve issues as they crop up and act quickly in your best interests. Do you really want to take that chance? However, if you hire an attorney only after you face issues, they will not be in the best position to help you right away. The time to act is now when you need legal aid the most.
