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When to Hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer

April 30, 2025


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Many people wonder if they should hire Maryland workers compensation lawyers after suffering an injury at work. In certain situations, it is possible to handle a workers compensation claim on your own. For example, if your injury was minor and your employer admitted the accident occurred at work, you may not need legal representation. In other situations, however, working with a lawyer may be beneficial. Here are a few signs you may need to hire a workers compensation lawyer.

Your workers compensation claim was denied

It is actually not that uncommon for initial workers compensation claims to get denied. Unfortunately, some workers believe there is nothing they can do and just give up. Even if your initial claim was denied, you have the option to appeal the decision. An experienced workers compensation lawyer can help you file the appeal.
The settlement doesn’t cover your medical expenses and lost wages. Just because your employer’s insurance company offers you a settlement, does not mean that it is sufficient. If the settlement does not cover all of your medical expenses and lost wages, you should not accept it and get a skilled lawyer involved.

You suffered permanent disability

If your work injury was so severe that it rendered you permanent disability, you may not be able to work again. This can make you eligible for higher compensation. However, insurers are not willing to give up this kind of money so easily. That is why it is critical to have an experienced workers compensation lawyer on your side. He or she will work hard to negotiate fair compensation for your disability.

Your employer has retaliated against you

It’s completely within your right to file for workers compensation if you get injured at your job. However, that does not stop some employers from retaliating against their workers. If your employer has demoted you, cut your pay or fired you, it is time to get a lawyer involved.

You have a pre-existing condition

If you suffer from a pre-existing condition, it can make your workers compensation claim more complicated. For instance, if you have had back problems before straining your back at work, your employer’s insurance company may try to argue that the injury didn’t occur at work. For this reason, it is in your best interest to have an experienced lawyer on your side.

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