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When I was drowning in debt, I knew that soon enough I would need to file for bankruptcy. I simply didn't make enough to cover the amount of debt I had accumulated. However, I was not sure whether I should work with a credit counselor or a bankruptcy attorney. I did a lot of research on the subject and found that there are pros and cons to working with both a credit counselor and a bankruptcy attorney, and that you also had the option of working with both at the same time. Ultimately, I decided to hire the attorney, but that may not be the best option for everyone. I created this website to help you understand what a credit counselor is and what they do, what a bankruptcy attorney is and what they do and how each can help you if you are drowning in debt.

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Three Things You Should Do Before You File A Workers Compensation Claim

26 April 2015
 Categories: Law, Blog

Being injured at work is something that can happen to anyone, and you have rights when it comes to being compensated for your injuries. There are some things that you will want to do before talking to your employer or the insurance company. The lawyer and insurance company will work with you to arrange the amount of money you receive for your disability. Here are some of the things that you will want to do before you file your insurance claim:

1. Seeking Medical Attention And Starting Rehabilitation For Your Injuries

The first thing you should do is seek medical attention for your injuries. This includes any treatments other than emergency care. You may want to seek medical services that can wait to bill you when you have your settlement. This is something that many lawyers will be able to help you with. Many have reputable medical services that they deal with and can advise you where to go to get the medical attention you need for your injuries.

2. Talking To Your Lawyer To Begin Litigation For Your Injuries

You will also want to talk with a lawyer before you begin with your injury case. They will be able to help you with things like mitigations, which can help to establish things like percentage of disability and other criteria that will be needed to establish your claim. You will probably not want to settle out of court, and not take the first offer that you get from the insurance company. The insurance company will want to pay you as little as possible, and the lawyer will be able to help you with these negotiations.

3. Estimating Medical, Rehabilitation And Disability Costs

It is also important to estimate the costs of your work injuries. These costs include a lot more than just your medical costs. If you have been disabled because of an injury, the percentage of disability and costs of care also have to be estimated. This can even include things like adapting a home for mobility access, or for special housing with medical care. The costs of rehabilitation also have to be calculated into your insurance claim, which you should be able to start before you settle your claim.

These are some of the things that you should do before filing for a workers compensation claim. If you need to be reimbursed for your injuries at work, contact a workers compensation attorney first to get the help you need with your claims.