You got hurt at work. Maybe you reported it, saw a doctor, and now you're wondering: do I really need a lawyer?
The answer depends on how the claim is going. Here’s how to know whether hiring a Mississippi workers’ comp attorney is a good idea.
When You Might Not Need a Lawyer
If your injury is minor, you missed little or no work, your employer is cooperating, and your medical care is covered without delay, you may be fine on your own.
But that’s not most people.
When You Should Get a Lawyer Involved
Here are the red flags:
- Your claim was denied
- You were hurt badly and needed surgery
- You’re still in pain weeks later
- Your employer says it’s “not a workers’ comp case”
- Your benefits have not started or are routinely late.
- Your benefits stopped without warning
- Your insurance adjuster is telling you that you are not allowed to pick your own physician
- Your insurance adjuster assigned a nurse case manager to attend your appointments and you are being told that you do not have a choice about whether you want to the nurse case manager to attend your appointments.
- The insurance adjuster isn’t returning your calls
These aren’t just annoying—they’re signs that the system isn’t working for you.
What a Lawyer Actually Does
We deal with the insurance company so you don’t have to. We:
- File the paperwork
- Collect medical evidence
- Push for full benefits
- Represent you in hearings
You don’t pay us anything up front, and our fee is 25% of what we recover for you.
Final Word
If you're reading this, you're already wondering if you need legal help. Trust your gut. We’ll review your case and tell you if we can help, and we’ll tell you for free.
Call Eichelberger Law Firm at 601-202-9981.