Workers’ compensation law protect employees who are injured during the course of their employment and at the same time limit an employer’s liability for workplace accidents . These no-fault laws are designed to ensure that workers who are injured on the job are provided with prompt benefits and the system is geared to eliminate the need for extensive litigation in most instances. Often, these laws limit the amount an injured employee can recover from an employer as well as provide opportunities to a hearing in situations where the parties disagree. In addition, workers’ compensation laws may provide benefits for dependents of those workers who are killed due to a work-related accident or work-related illness.
Circumstances Where You May Need a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer: Attorney Paul A. Coghlan
While simple injuries may be able to be handled without an attorney, there are times when it may be helpful to hire an attorney.
- Disputed Claims: If you wait until the claimant and employer cannot agree on whether to pay a claim for benefits, you have waited too long to hire an experienced attorney. It’s not uncommon for problems to be avoided by immediately seeking legal counsel. Hire an experienced workers’ compensation attorney and avoid problems instead of reacting to them.
- Retaliatory Discharge: In situations where there has been an instance or allegation of retaliation in response to a claim for benefits resulting in demotion, reduced salary, termination or prohibited discrimination.
- Social Security Disability Benefits: The interaction between Workers’ Compensation benefits and social security benefits can be confusing and cases where Medicare is involved may require certain additional steps and considerations. Attorney Paul A. Coghlan has years of experience in dealing with these situations and will protect you from costly Social Security and Medicare mistakes which might potentially arise.
- Denial of Medical Treatment or Surgery: When the parties cannot agree on the appropriate medical care you will need an aggressive attorney to step in and protect your rights in a hearing for future medical benefits or surgery. Paul A. Coghlan has successfully handled many cases and won’t back down.
What Attorney Paul A. Coghlan Will Do For You
Attorney Paul A. Coghlan will prepare and guide your claim from start to finish. He’ll help you navigates issues of treatment and independent medical exams and take all necessary depositions on your behalf. Level the playing field with attorney Paul A. Coghlan and tilt the scales in your favor.