Retaining Professional Counsel for Your Case


People who have been injured while at work learn quickly how complicated state and federal workers comp laws can be. These laws are always changing, and it can be difficult to learn even basic information like how long you have to take legal action against your employer. Rather than miss your window of opportunity, you can move forward confidently by retaining help from professionals like an Iowa lawyer who is trained this area of law. When you retain legal counsel, you can be given accurate information without having to research the complicated laws in your state first. You can also be guided in building a solid case to take before a judge and a jury if necessary.



Even so, you may be relucatant to contact an attorney because you may believe that these professionals are too busy throughout the day to speak with you. You may think that you have to take a chance when calling them and hope that they are between court appearances when you call. However, an attorney who specializes in this aspect of law will make available several different methods for contacting the law office. Of course, you can call the number that is listed on the website. If the attorney is out of the office, the staff will take a message and have the attorney call you back promptly.

You can also use the online contact form on the website and request to have the lawyer contact you as soon as possible. The form gives you a chance to divulge information about your injuries and your accident. Once this form is submitted, the legal staff can ensure that the attorney has what he needs on hand before contacting you about your possible case.

Having all of the information beforehand can be vital in helping the legal team determine how they want to proceed. When you have a lawyer by your side, you can be assured that your counsel will take over getting all of the required documentation about your injury. Your lawyer can subpoena witnesses, get video surveillance footage, and acquire other proof that you were hurt on the job. Your attorney can also negotiate a fair settlement in a timely manner so your case is closed without having to go to court. When you have been hurt on the job, your first move may be to hire an attorney. Image courtesy of marin's portfolio at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

5 Comments

  1. I would hate to get hurt at work. If I was to get hurt at work, I am hoping that ALL of the proper precautions are in place and that all the right paperwork is completed in case a thing like that goes to court.

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  2. Getting through something like this is not an easy thing. Especially if it was not your fault that caused the issue. Great tips!

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  3. I never have enough money for my retainer fee, however. I get that I would need counsel in a situation like this, but what about the three grand they want to charge up front?

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  4. I might have to ask a person for the money to retain a lawyer in a case like this. I have no money and nobody that is willing to pay it for me. I might have to rent the rest of my life!

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  5. I would try and get counsel right away and then hope they could help me get all of the paperwork together that I will need to make a case in my favor!

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