Do I Need an Attorney?
The answer is most likely, yes.
Although the Internet can be a wonderful resource, a qualified attorney who specializes in workers’ compensation cases is still the best way to get the information and help that you need and deserve.
Some things to consider when deciding whether or not you need an attorney:
- The Colorado Workers’ Compensation system is very complicated, and hiring a qualified attorney ensures that you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
- The Colorado Division of Workers’ Compensation consistently reports that workers' compensation settlements are higher when you have an attorney working for you.
- We understand that it's a difficult decision to hire a lawyer, but if you've been injured you need someone with experience to level the playing field.
- You may face an uphill battle against an insurance company with seemingly endless legal resources and a desire to stop you at every turn.
- You cannot trust your employer or insurance company to look out for your best interests.
The insurance
carrier's goal is to provide the absolute
minimum benefits possible on your
workers’ comp. claim.
Your employer and insurance company already have lawyers working for them, and they know far more about the Colorado workers' compensation system than you do.
They hope that you'll miss a deadline you don't know about, or that you won't ask for a benefit that you're entitled to.
Your employer and insurance company already have lawyers working for them, and they know far more about the Colorado workers' compensation system than you do.
They hope that you'll miss a deadline you don't know about, or that you won't ask for a benefit that you're entitled to.
- Law is not a do-it-yourself project. By the time a case that's been mishandled gets to us, we're not always able to fix it.
- When you hire an experienced lawyer to handle your worker's comp. case, you will find that the fee paid is well worth it.
- Our attorney generally works on a contingency basis, where he will get paid only if you win your case.
What will Spencer & Spencer do for me?
- gather evidence,
- generate new evidence, if needed,
- combat negative evidence,
- be knowledgeable about your medical condition and issues,
- make sure that all papers are properly filed with the court or agency,
- be knowledgeable about legal issues specific to your case,
- keep you informed of the status of your case,
- write briefs and/or motions to the court,
- perform legal research,
- argue for you in court,
- submit evidence to the court,
- examine witnesses in court,
- cross-examine vocational and medical experts,
- depose vocational and medical experts,
- conduct discovery,
- negotiate settlements based on our years of experience,
- preserve any issues for appeal,
- appeal your case to a higher court, if necessary,
- make sure you get the highest rating possible,
- ensure that you receive all the benefits to which you are entitled.
