Where do I start?

Where do I Start?

The simple answer is to call us. We would be happy to meet with you to discuss your situation and explain your rights. There is no charge for the initial consultation.

The first thing you should do if you’ve been injured is get the medical treatment that you need. You should also contact a lawyer as soon as practicable.

Your lawyer may want to obtain witness statements, take pictures of the scene, and perform other investigative measures soon after the injury while the memory is fresh in the witnesses’ minds and before the conditions of the scene have changed.
If the at-fault person’s insurance company contacts you, you should not give a recorded statement. To discuss these and many other issues, please do not hesitate to call us.
If you have been hurt on the job, you should have your doctor initiate a workers’ compensation claim by filing an “Accident Report” with the Department of Labor and Industries.
If your employer is self-insured, then your doctor will file the accident report with your employer. Don’t let your employer intimidate you into not filing a claim. It is unlawful for an employer to retaliate against you for filing a workers’ compensation claim.

There are two types of claims: industrial injury claims and occupational disease claims. You have one year from the date of an industrial injury to file a claim. You have two years from the date a doctor informs you that you have an occupational disease to file a claim. There are several benefits that you may be entitled to as an injured worker, including time loss benefits, loss of earning power benefits, settlements for permanent impairments, and lifetime pensions. To learn about these and many more rights that you have as an injured worker, please give us a call.
If you are considering filing a social security disability claim, the first thing you should do is file the initial claim online or at your local Social Security Administration office. If your application is denied, you should contact an attorney immediately to discuss your rights and your options. You have a very limited amount of time to request reconsideration or appeal the decision. A hearing before an administrative law judge may be required to establish your entitlement. If you have been denied social security disability benefits, give us a call to discuss your next steps.