People who get hurt on the job often feel overwhelmed. The potential consequences of their situation make them anxious. They worry about their employers retaliating against them or the costs associated with medical care. They may fear financial pressure stemming from an inability to work.
Maryland Workers’ Compensation can also provide support to those diagnosed with work-acquired medical conditions. Cumulative trauma and various illnesses can be the result of work obligations.
Although employees can theoretically manage Workers’ Compensation claims on their own behalf, they may benefit from securing the support of an attorney as they apply for benefits. How can employees choose the right legal professional to assist them during a Workers’ Compensation claim?
Look at experience
Some lawyers are fresh out of college. While they may be passionate about helping their clients, they may not have much hands-on experience navigating the sometimes complex Workers’ Compensation process in Maryland.
Those who are unfamiliar with the rules established by the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission and the various benefits available may not offer the same support as those who have previously assisted with significant claims. The more experience attorneys have, the easier it is for them to help clients optimize the benefits that they receive and navigate complicated claims.
Consider how professionals treat clients
To some attorneys, each client is just a file and an invoice. They practice Workers’ Compensation law because it provides a steady stream of prospective clients, as people get hurt on the job all the time.
Others go into Workers’ Compensation law because they feel passionate about helping employees and assisting them during their recovery process. Decades of hands-on experience and a demonstrated track record of helping clients optimize their benefits can make one firm stand out from most others.
Injured workers want to partner with attorneys who treat them as people with unique needs and hopes, not just a source of income. Those coping with work injuries often feel incredibly stressed and may not want to spend weeks interviewing prospective lawyers. Partnering with a firm that has substantial experience and that specializes in advocating for injured employees may be the best possible option.
Reaching out to the team at Cohen, Snyder, Eisenberg & Katzenberg, P. A. can be a smart move for those who need to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. Clients can rely on more than 50 years of experience and personal attention to facilitate a smoother claims process.
