Finding the Right Workers Compensation Lawyer

Finding the right workers comp attorney is a very important step in the legal process should you have a dispute over compensation for a work-related injury. Not every workers comp lawyer is right for every case and not every lawyer is right for every client. In order to help you in evaluating and finding the right attorney to handle your case, the law firm of Louis P. Pfeffer has complied a list a tips to assist you in finding a good workers compensation lawyer.

The first step to finding the best lawyer for you is to learn more about your legal problem. Knowing your specific legal issue, whether it be temporary or permanent disability, dismemberment or even death, will help you narrow down your search to workers comp  attorneys who have worked on cases like yours in the past. You can begin your search on the web, or through local bar associations and lawyer referral services, many of whom can give you suggestions on where to find a good workers comp lawyer. Compile a list of possibilities, and using the following checklist narrow your possibilities down to three or four.

• What does their biography or website have to say about them? Is workers compensation an area of expertise?
• Whom do they represent? Do they represent both employees and employers?
• What kind of experience do they have? What is their case history?
• What do other lay people, attorneys, doctors and the local bar associations have to say?
• Does the lawyer represent workers in employment claims in addition to workers comp claims?
• Will the lawyer protect your rights under Florida and Federal employment law in addition to representing you in your workers compensation claim?

A good lawyer, whether in workers comp or another law practice, will be in good standing with your local bar association.

Once you’ve compiled and narrowed down your list, schedule appointments to consult with each lawyer on your short-list to see who is best suited for your needs. You may not be able to get an immediate appointment, but a wait that is longer than a week may signal that the attorney is too busy to be able to give your case the time and attention it deserves. A consultation is the most important step in finding a good employment lawyer, but be aware that an attorney will rarely hold a consultation for free.

A good workers comp lawyer will listen to you, understand your problem, and be able to explain the law in a way that you can understand. They, as well as their staff, should treat you professionally and with respect. But most of all, the right lawyer should make you feel comfortable and confident in their ability to represent you and resolve your case.

If you are looking for a workers compensation law firm in West Palm Beach, Stuart and Port St. Lucie or surrounding areas in Florida, call the law offices of Attorney Louis P. Pfeffer today toll-free at 866-959-9237or fill out our online form.