Why Hire The Frickey Law Firm for My Workers’ Comp Claim?
We are specialized. All of our workers’ compensation attorneys specialize in work injuries and workers compensation claims. We only hire the best lawyers and support staff to work at the Frickey Law Firm. Hiring an attorney after you have been injured on the job significantly increases your chances of getting a favorable outcome and a higher settlement. Our attorneys know Colorado law and know how to maximize the value of your workers’ compensation claim.
The workers’ compensation system is supposed to take care of you when you have been hurt on the job, but it does not always work as intended because of the presence of an insurance company. The experienced workers’ compensation attorneys in Lakewood at The Frickey Law Firm can help protect your interests and fight against the unfair practices of the insurance company.
A workers’ compensation claim is a legal matter since you have rights under Colorado law that your employer and the insurance company must observe. However, the claims process is certainly not a given, and there are numerous pitfalls that you may face. You should not to go it alone and hire a workers’ compensation lawyer for your case, even if your claim has not been denied. Without representation, the insurance company will not treat you fairly or tell you the true value of your claim. You need someone on your side who knows Colorado law and is willing to fight for what you are entitled to and what you deserve.
Learn more about how the workers’ compensation system works by speaking with one of the attorneys at 303-237-7373 at The Frickey Law Firm today. You should certainly contact a workers’ compensation lawyer if you are experiencing any issues with the insurance company.
Workers’ Compensation Claims Involve a Legal Process
Even though an insurance company is the one who makes the decision about your workers’ compensation claim, their decisions are governed by Colorado law. It is essential that you understand both the law and your legal rights. Otherwise, you could end up in a vulnerable position, where you are subject to the decisions of the insurance company. A workers’ compensation attorney can explain the law and the legal process so you know what to expect when you are filing a claim for benefits. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer who specializes in this area of the law can fight for maximum compensation and make the insurance carrier treat you fairly.
Your Claim Could Be Denied
Insurance companies often deny legitimate claims, why? Because they can. The insurance company hopes that after a denial, you will just go away or accept a lowball settlement offer. Don’t do it.
To qualify for workers’ compensation benefits, you would need to prove that you suffered a job-related injury. Not only must you prove that you have been hurt, but you must also show that your injury occurred during the course of your employment. This showing can be even more challenging when you are suffering from an injury that you did not sustain in an accident or pre-existing injuries or pain. Pre-existing injuries or pain are not a bar to your workers’ compensation claim. In Colorado, any aggravation of a pre-existing injury is a compensable injury, and you are entitled to benefits and compensation. Insurance companies often use pre-existing injuries or prior treatment as a basis to try and deny your claim. Don’t let them do it, hire a lawyer. An aggravation of a pre-existing injury is a legitimate claim and you are entitled to benefits.
The insurance company makes the initial determination about whether to grant your claim for benefits. They may deny your initial claim, leaving you in a difficult situation. The insurance company is not the one that has the final word. You have the legal ability to fight back, and your case will be heard by an administrative law judge. A workers’ compensation attorney can build your case, using medical evidence, medical experts, and witness testimony to either persuade a judge to grant you benefits or to convince the insurance company to relent and grant your claim and pay you the benefits you deserve and need.
Don’t Deal with an Insurance Company Alone
Colorado law gives you rights, however, the insurance company maintains a certain degree of power in your workers’ compensation claim. They would be the ones who make the initial determinations on things like whether you can receive benefits in the first place and whether you can receive certain necessary medical care. Don’t let the insurance company push you around, don’t let them have a recorded statement or give them unrestricted access to your medical records and medical history. Consult with a qualified workers’ compensation lawyer who specializes in work injuries.
In Colorado, the work comp doctor that the insurance company hires may also determine the percentage disability rating you would receive for your injury, and this would determine the amount of benefits that you could get. You can disagree with the rating and seek a second opinion from a doctor who can evaluate you and determine the true extent of your work injuries. This not only may entitle you to additional money but also to additional medical treatment to actually cure and relieve your work injuries.
Dealing with the insurance company can be stressful under any circumstances, and it is even more so when you are not at your best. When you hire a workers’ compensation attorney, they could communicate with the insurance company on your behalf, giving you an effective advocate who understands your rights in the workers’ compensation system and who won’t be pushed around by the insurance company or medical providers who don’t treat you fairly.
You May Need to Negotiate a Settlement
At some point, you may want to settle your workers’ compensation claim for a lump sum payment. You need an experienced workers’ compensation attorney on your side who understands the true value of your claim and injuries. Insurance companies systematically and routinely lowball settlement offers to injured workers in the hopes that they will accept the low offer and close their case forever. Generally speaking, injured workers who are not represented don’t understand the true value of their worker compensation claim. Unfortunately, this leads to injured workers accepting low settlement offers for tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands less than the true value of their case. Don’t fall for the insurance companies’ tricks, get a qualified work comp lawyer on your side.
Contact a Golden, CO Workers’ Compensation Law Firm Today
Speak to one of our helpful and tenacious workers’ compensation attorneys today during a free initial consultation. You can schedule an appointment with one of our attorneys by visiting our website or by calling us today at 303-237-7373.
Attorney Janet Frickey wants to do the right thing. An impassioned litigator and client advocate for more than 40 years, Ms. Frickey is the owner and managing attorney of The Frickey Law Firm who focuses in workers’ compensation and personal injury. Learn more here.