According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 3.1 workers' comp claims filed for every 100 employees. Injuries that occur on the job can leave you with mounting medical bills and lost wages due to time off work. If your insurance company or employer doesn't help cover your workers' compensation claim, things get stressful. Workers comp lawyers can help you navigate the legal process and get you the compensation you're entitled to.

Common Workers Comp Injury

The first thing you have to do is sort out if you have a legitimate claim to workers' compensation. The most common workers' comp injuries include:

• Strains and Sprains - Strains are stretched or torn muscles and tendons. Sprains are stretched ligaments. According to Foresight.com, strains and sprains are the most common workers' compensation claims at around 30%. Both injuries require significant healing time or can turn into chronic problems. They are often caused by heavy lifting.
• Lacerations and Amputations - Lacerations are cuts or tears in the flesh. Depending on the severity of the laceration, it can lead to nerve damage and uncomfortable scar tissue buildup. Amputations are when a limb is completely severed and can lead to lifelong debilitation. They are often caused by tools and equipment.
• Fractures - Fracturing a bone can occur when a heavy object falls on a worker, the worker is struck by an object (like a forklift), or overuse. Fractures require significant healing time and potentially surgery.
• Eye Injuries - Eye injuries are common on construction sites. They can lead to vision impairment or complete vision loss. Proper eye protection must be worn at all times to prevent these injuries.
• Continuous or Cumulative Trauma - This is a general term that covers damage done to joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissue. It is caused by the overuse of repetitive motions or tasks.

These are the most common types of injuries. Inflammation, burns, contusions, and some types of lung disease and cancers all fall under workers' compensation claims, too. No matter the injury, workers compensation lawyers are there to help you get back on your feet.

Reasons to Hire a Workers Compensation Attorney

Workers compensation attorneys can help an individual prepare a rock-solid case to ensure that they get the settlement they need to pay for medical bills and lost wages. Here are the best ways a workers comp lawyer can help your case:

• Determining Eligibility - The first thing you need to sort out is if you have a legitimate claim. Without it, you're dead in the water. Most workers are entitled to claims when they are injured, but there are exceptions. An experienced attorney will know workers comp laws inside and out to help you decide whether or not to file a claim.
• Gathering Evidence - You will need evidence to support your claim and a workers comp lawyer can do the groundwork to set this up. Even an approved workers comp claim can be strengthened with expert witnesses, medical records, statements of friends and family, and evidence the employer was at-fault for the injury. Your attorney will conduct thorough depositions with your witnesses to fully prepare your claim for trial. They can even help you find the right physician to help treat you.
• Negotiating - Negotiating with insurance companies that handle workers' compensation claims on a daily basis is difficult for someone without the right knowledge and experience. A workers comp lawyer will be your best bet to getting the coverage you are entitled to. They understand all of the methods an opposing negotiator may use and will comb through every offer to ensure the legal wording is as it should be.
• Appealing a Denial - If your workers' compensation was denied by your employer or an insurance agency then a workers' compensation attorney can help you turn the tables. Just because you were denied does not mean that you don't have a case. It may be a question of gathering the right evidence from the right physicians to get your claim off the ground.

A workers' comp attorney can also help you get money from third-party negligence if there is another responsible party. They will know what your case is worth and go to bat on your behalf in all legal proceedings.

For an expert workers' compensation attorney, contact the law offices of James J. Farley, Esq. He has over 25 years of experience in workers' compensation, personal injury, malpractice, and automobile injury cases. He will put his practical experience to use for you to get the compensation you deserve. Call today or visit our website for more information.