If you’ve suffered a work-related injury, you may depend on Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits to help you get through the treatment and recovery. However, people often ask, “Should I contact a workers’ comp attorney?” Most of the time, the answer is Yes. In this brief video, workers’ compensation attorney Jeff Roberts explains several of the important factors that are at stake.
The main issues people consider involve the cost of attorney fees, the benefits available and whether they can trust the company to take care of them after the injury.
As a Kentucky workers’ comp attorney, Jeff handles these cases on a contingency fee basis. This means there are no upfront costs to speak with him. Additionally his fees and the related court costs and other fees are only paid if he is successful in your case. Those fees and costs are deducted at the resolution of your case. Listen to Episode 56 of Jeff’s podcast to learn more about contingency fee agreements.
Kentucky workers are covered by many different benefits under our workers comp law. If had a workplace injury, in most situations, the company should pay for your medical treatment including surgeries, rehabilitation, medication and even alterations to your home or vehicle (if necessary). You are also eligible for benefits to help pay for a portion of your lost wages. At the same time, if you have a resulting level of disability from the injury, you may be able to receive ongoing workers’ comp payments. There are several other types of benefits. The best way to learn about your options is to contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney.
Finally, there’s always the assumption that your company is going to do its best to take care of you after your injury. It’s never a good idea to make assumptions, especially when it involves the cost of your medical treatment and your ability to return to work. Unfortunately, there are many games that the insurance company can try to play to minimize what they have to pay. Before your accident, you may have been considered part of the team. After your accident, you’re often considered an expense. That puts you at a disadvantage. You should contact an attorney to discuss your situation and to learn more about what is supposed to happen (and what shouldn’t happen).
Jeff maintains offices in Calloway County (Murray) and in Christian County (Hopkinsville). He’s licensed to handle worker’s compensation cases throughout the state of Kentucky.
For more information, you can call the Roberts Law Office at (270) 753-0053. You can also use the CONTACT FORM on his website.
