Do I need an attorney to bring a WC claim?

Technically no, but the amount of your recovery almost always depends upon how your claim is presented and if you do not provide the insurance company or the workers compensation with the evidence that presents your claim in its most favorable light, you will not receive the compensation you would otherwise be entitled to. Additionally, although you may have been injured while working, sometimes there are other persons or entities that should also be held accountable for your injuries. Using the example from above, if you are a salesperson and were injured as a result of falling on ice outside your client’s place of business, you are not only entitled to WC benefits from your employer, but you would also be entitled to bring what is called a “third party claim” against your client or against maintenance companies like a snow removal company, your client’s landlord or a property manager. The claims against those other that your employer have to be brought in a different venue and having an experienced attorney to advocate on your behalf is crucial to obtaining the maximum compensation available to you.