OKAY....for those who want to skip all the details or just get to the bottom line we present just straight talk. It is all you really need to help you decide what to do:
1. GET AN ATTORNEY. Why? Workers Comp and Social Security disability are a maze of rules and laws. Deadlines are frightening and there are many such deadlines. It is downright dangerous to go it alone. Whenever possible use an attorney. He'll seek to max out your benefits (after all that is how he gets paid too). He will take care of the maze of rules and deadlines. Is an attorney worth it? The last year we have Colorado statistics (2003) shows that in settlements an attorney more then doubles the final sum. Plus he may also increase your medical care when the insurance wants to stop it. Do you want an example of how technical a case can get? Look at this recent case by clicking here.
2. Does workers compensation or Social Security fully protect you? NO. You are not fully protected. The laws are put in place by the government. It is not fair, it is not just but still it is better then what we had 100 years ago which was zero! Vote for change but if you have a claim get going to max out your medical and financial benefits. It can be done in most cases with a good attorney.
3. If the insurance is being nice do you still need an attorney? GOOD GRIEF! YES! At the end of the case they close and lock you out unless you protect yourself. Go it alone at your own peril. Even with an attorney the going gets tough to obtain just what you are entitled to receive. So the tough get going...get a lawyer. I say this because countless times people really do get more benefits with an attorney.
4. They tell you that its too late and you only can get what they are giving you. True? Nope. People are fed this line all the time by adjusters or clerks. You'd be amazed how much can be done in many cases. Thousands of dollars can be awarded in medical and comp benefits even after they say your case is closed. But act fast so get the help you need.
5. Do I even have a good case? Use your common sense. The fact your claim is disputed or contested or denied is not the end of the case provided you stand up for yourself. Your lawyer will do just that for you. He shall stand by you and take your side and not let them roll over you. Guarantees? You only get those with a product like a muffler but you can get a real chance with a lawyer. We have taken cases where the other side is a company like King Soopers or the Broadmoor or a nursing home or a big construction company. We have gone up against all the major insurance companies and been successful for many clients. So if you are not sure call us. If you have a case we could help with then we'll set an appointment for a free consultation. By the way we only represent people with claims never a company or insurance. There is never a question about our loyalty or integrity...we help the injured and disabled not the other side ever!
Contact us at 719-596-8900 or by email at workcomp@usa.net Free consultations on all set appointments! Choose to protect yourself and your family...if we take your case we operate as a team and only gain when you gain. What's the insurance against the insurance company? Your lawyer is the only one who must be 100% on your side.
