Making It Through A Work Related Personal Injury Lawsuit

By Brenda Clifton

A work related personal injury lawsuit can be very taxing and lengthy. There are many cases that are settled for well under what could be the value of the injury and there are many cases that are never fully resolved thanks to a lack of a qualified attorney.

Your company and their insurance company is not there to make your claim any easier. You are not in the best position because your state may very well not allow for much maneuverability on your end. Make sure you talk with a workers compensation lawyer as soon as possible for guidance and understanding.

Most states will not allow you to sue an individual unless that person is considered a private subcontractor. Your benefits come from your company's insurance company and this is who your lawsuit is filed against. You will face many ups and downs, but there are some things that are absolutes.

One of those absolutes is that your lawyer's advice is based on an understanding of workers compensation laws of your state and you should absolutely heed their advice. Another absolute is that your company's insurance companies have a team of lawyers working to prevent giving you any money for your struggles. There are some delay tactics that are perfectly legal and there are those that aren't.

It is safe to assume that the insurance company is going to presume that you are filing a false claim. In order to weed out the false claims, the legitimate claims are held to a very high standard of proof. You will have to see many different doctors that may or may not concur with the findings of your physician. Don't let this rattle you as this is just standard operating procedure.

Your work related personal injury lawsuit will go on for anywhere from 18 months to 2 years. In such cases that you are deemed able to work even a light duty position, you are required to return to work even if your physician says that you can't. Again, your lawyer's advice here is invaluable.

Your state's laws may make it more or less difficult for you to prove that you have a legitimate claim. What counts the most is that you listen to your doctor in order to heal the best that you can, listen to the advice of your lawyer, and let them take many of burdens of dealing with the insurance company off of your shoulders. - 31397

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