Finding the right Workers’ Compensation Attorney who is right for you takes time. You should look for one who has experience in personal injury, specifically, workers’ compensation cases. If you have been injured on the job, the first thing you should do is report the accident to your employer and then start looking for a lawyer.
Once you have reported the accident, you should be seen by a doctor, either at the hospital or a doctor’s office. You should tell the treating doctor that you were injured on the job so it can be documented. Your doctor can establish a treatment plan, depending on the extent of your injury.
Successful Search for a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer:
The following guide should help you find the right Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Lawyer:
1. Start by calling the toll-free number for the Massachusetts Bar Association and ask them for a Workers’ Compensation attorney in your area.
2. You should then follow up by searching the names provided online to determine if they focus their practice on workers’ compensation. If you are not satisfied with the results, you can try doing your own search online.
After reviewing the area of expertise of attorneys provided by your online search, the next question you might consider is should you hire an attorney from a small or large firm?
3. There are pros and cons to hiring a small or large law firm. It is a personal choice or preference which size of company you would be most comfortable with. Many reviews indicate that it is preferable to hire a lawyer from a small firm, as they may have more time available to devote to your case. You may also consider asking your family, friends, or co-workers for a recommendation, although you should confirm that the attorney’s practice specializes in workers’ compensation.
4. It will take some time to go through the websites of various lawyers. You should also consider looking beyond the first page of your online search. It is very expensive to appear on the first page, which means that most of the names will be from very large law firms, since they have a large advertising budget. They will most likely pass your case on to one of the less experienced attorneys to handle it.
Therefore, considering a company on the second or third page can give you more individualized attention with greater expertise.
5. The last step would be to schedule a free consultation either over the phone or in person to see if they are right for you and your case. You will then have enough information to make an informed decision.
Investing the time to find the right Massachusetts workers’ compensation lawyer will pay off in the long run and can make all the difference in the outcome of your case.
