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Why you should consult a lawyer BEFORE you give a recorded statement in a Workers’ Compensation case

You were injured at work and an insurance adjuster calls you for a recorded statement, just to hear your side of the story, right? … WRONG. While answering questions about the accident can seem harmless, there are many, many adjusters who will take the opportunity during the recorded statement to get you to say things that will harm your claim.

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If I’m injured while driving on the job, is that considered Workers’ Compensation or Personal Injury?

Many professions now require you to drive as part of your job. Whether it is delivering items (pizzas, packages, materials) or driving to a destination to make a sales call, perform a service, or meet with a client, your job may require that you drive.

So what happens if you are injured in an automobile accident due to some else’s negligence while driving for work? Is that considered a Workers’ Compensation (WC) case or a Personal Injury (PI) case? Well, often, it is both and is referred to as a “dual’ (WC and PI) claim.

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Why Choose Shankle Law Firm?

In addition to the pain experienced in a work-related injury, you may also be frightened and experiencing high levels of anxiety associated with thoughts like:

When can I go back to work?
Will my employer hold my job?
Will I be terminated?
How long and what type of medical treatments will I require?
Who will pay the medical bills?
Can I receive workers’ compensation?
What should I do next?

It is understandable that with the pain and emotions you are feeling, the last thing you want to do is contact an attorney.