{"id":1968,"date":"2022-12-05T22:58:54","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T22:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jhwlawoffice.com\/nevada-workers-comp-law-blog\/?p=1968"},"modified":"2022-12-05T23:03:18","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T23:03:18","slug":"should-i-hire-a-workers-comp-lawyer-or-do-it-myself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jhwlawoffice.com\/nevada-workers-comp-law-blog\/2022\/12\/articles\/lawyers\/should-i-hire-a-workers-comp-lawyer-or-do-it-myself\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Hire a Workers Comp Lawyer or Do It Myself?"},"content":{"rendered":"

When an employee suffers a work-related injury, they may be entitled to compensation from their employer. However, if they do not have legal representation, they could lose out on important workers compensation benefits.<\/h2>\n

When someone has been injured at work, I understand the first instinct isn\u2019t to hire a lawyer. However, having a lawyer on your side to represent your case can be very beneficial.<\/p>\n

Lawyers help to file a claim for workers’ compensation, which provides medical care and temporary disability payments. Why is this important? Most injured workers don\u2019t know the process of workers\u2019 compensation and how it works, so an experienced lawyer who exclusively handles work comp cases
\nmay be your best bet for maximum benefits.<\/p>\n

How to decide whether it makes sense to hire a Workers Compensation Lawyer<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s difficult to imagine yourself getting hurt at work, but if you were, would you know what to do to make sure you receive the compensation and treatment you deserve? That\u2019s a question you need to ask yourself. Most of my clients just want to get the treatment they need, and don\u2019t like the idea of hiring a lawyer for fear of retaliation or job security. But if you\u2019re injured, do you know what to do to get that treatment?<\/p>\n

If you are unsure whether you need a lawyer, think about your chances of winning a case without one. Is there any chance that you might win your case without one? Would hiring a lawyer help you avoid making mistakes? What are the costs of hiring a lawyer and is it worth it?<\/p>\n

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Infographic: 7 types of benefits injured workers may be entitled to.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Will a Lawyer Help You Win More Money?<\/h3>\n

There are a few facts about Workers Comp and how much money could be awarded in a case. On a previous blog post, \u201cShow Me The Money For My Work Injury<\/a>\u201d, I discuss financial compensation and
\ngive a breakdown on certain items in workers compensation claim process:<\/p>\n

1. The amount of off work compensation benefits (TTD benefits) \u00a0depends on how much money you were earning 12 weeks before\u00a0your injury, unless special circumstances apply.<\/p>\n

2. There is no pain and suffering awarded on a work injury claim.<\/p>\n

3. Money awarded on work comp claims are for permanent injuries only.<\/p>\n

4. Insurers\u00a0sometimes close files without offering PPD awards when \u00a0awards should be given.<\/p>\n

5. Rating doctors make mistakes frequently, costing injured workers thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n

6. A vocational rehabilitation lump sum buy out can be negotiable.<\/p>\n

7. You can\u2019t put\u00a0a price on quality medical care.<\/p>\n

8. It may be difficult to predict how much money an injured worker will get for a PPD award at the outset of the claim.<\/p>\n

I also point out some of benefits you may not ask for if you don\u2019t know how to in my article, \u201cMore Money, Don\u2019t Miss These Benefits<\/a>\u201d.<\/p>\n