Albuquerque Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Why Choose Our Workers' Compensation Attorney?

Questions to Ask a Workers’ Comp Lawyer

When you’ve suffered a work-related injury or illness, you may not be sure where to begin, let alone what questions to ask a workers’ comp attorney. Below, we’ve covered some of the most common questions we receive from clients.

Do I Need a Lawyer for my workers' comp case?

In most cases, you will only miss a few days at work after a workplace injury – and you may assume that you don’t need an attorney. However, even if your claim looks simple on the surface, it’s possible that you’ll run into issues with workers’ compensation claims administrators who doubt that your injury was related to work. If your claim is denied, or if you’ve suffered a serious impairment or injury, it’s a good idea to speak with a workers’ comp lawyer.

What Benefits Does Workers’ Comp Offer?

Workers’ compensation is a benefit designed to help employees pay for their medical expenses after a work-related illness or injury. At the very least, you should receive compensation for your doctor’s visits, exams, hospitalizations, surgeries, and other basic medical needs. In cases of permanent disability, you could also be eligible to receive compensation for long-term disability benefits, vocational retraining, and lost wages.

What Do I Need to start my workers' comp case?

When pursuing a workers’ compensation claim, it’s important to have the right documentation for your injuries and show a clear medical record to the insurance claims adjuster.

Here are key pieces of information you will need for your claim:

• The exact date, time, and location for the injury (additional dates may be required for repetitive injuries)
• The nature of the injury and affected parts
• A detailed account of the accident and who was involved
• Dates and times for all medical treatments you have received