Helping Clients Understand Workers' Compensation
Workers comp is not a kind of state insurance company that's going to rush out and help you when you've been injured. Contrary to what many of our clients expect, the state is not explicitly looking out for you. They are acting more like a business, often only forced into living up to promises and obligations through litigation.
The "system" is full of pitfalls and is not your friend. Insurance adjusters are trained to save their companies money through each step of the process. They have knowledge of the system and use it to their advantage. Because you are at a disadvantage you need the assistance of an attorney who is skilled in dealing with all type of claims and all work comp insurance companies.
At the law office of John R. Stanley, LLC in Overland Park, our attorney works exclusively to help people file and fight for their workers' comp claims in the Kansas City Metro area and throughout Missouri and Kansas. We help people understand the challenges they face in getting the right compensation and benefits following a serious workplace injury, and then we make it our priority to help you overcome those challenges and win your benefits.
The Counsel, Guidance and Knowledge You Need
Filing a workers' compensation claim can be a complicated process with unexpected pitfalls that can potentially prevent you from getting the benefits you need. Details are important at every stage, and if you don't understand exactly what the Missouri or Kansas bureaucracies are looking for you could be missing out on compensation or treatment options.
Workers' compensation is often not something you simply file for and receive. Many times you have to take an active role in getting access to your rights. There are many things you need to understand in the process, such as:
- Getting a second opinion. Don't let biases doctors determine whether you win or lose your case. We can refer you to a medical specialist who will be an advocate for you, not the insurance company.
- Making sure you have the right evidence to support your claim is important
- If you don't file in a timely manner, you can lose your rights
- State laws forbid your employer from engaging in workers' compensation retaliation
- Certain documents and written notices can make or break your case
Our founding lawyer will work with you every step of the way to make sure you have the knowledge and support you need. Whether you are suffering from an injury that temporarily prevents you from working, or whether you are facing a permanent and total disability, we will work to get you the treatment, benefits and compensation you need.
Do Not Wait to Exercise Your Rights
The longer you wait to get medical treatment, make a written claim and file your workers' comp claim, the more difficult it can be to protect your rights. If you have been seriously injured on the job, take advantage of our free initial consultation and contact us today to discuss your options.
