Top Albuquerque, NM Workers' Compensation Lawyers Near You
Garrett Law
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque, NM
A Workers' Compensation Law Firm Representing Clients in Albuquerque and the Surrounding Areas
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Garrett Law
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
View ProfileFor those working through a Workers' Compensation issue in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area, Garrett Law can be your partner in law.
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Ellis & Estes, Attorneys at Law
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Corrales Office | Serving Albuquerque, NM
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Garcia Law Group, LLC
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Ben Sherman Law LLC
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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The Law Firm of David C. Chavez, LLC
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Los Lunas Office | Serving Albuquerque, NM
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Pizzonia Law
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Jarner Law Office
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Los Lunas Office | Serving Albuquerque, NM
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Law Office of Jeffrey C. Brown
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Dorato & Weems Law Firm
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Elmore Law, LLC
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Martinez, Hart, Thompson & Sanchez, PC
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Dunn Law Offices
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Rio Rancho Office | Serving Albuquerque, NM
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Gerald A. Hanrahan Esq.
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Hale & Dixon P.C.
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Law Office of Aida Adams
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Miller Stratvert P.A.
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Maestas & Suggett, P.C.
Workers' Compensation Lawyers | Albuquerque Office
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Holmes Law Firm, P.C.
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Butler Snow LLP
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Were You Injured at Work?
If you were injured while at work, this can be a stressful and overwhelming time. First, you need to report your injury to your employer and seek out proper medical attention. Then you need to seek out an experienced Albuquerque workers’ compensation attorney to ensure your rights are protected.
Workers’ Compensation Assistance
Unfortunately, workplace accidents are not unusual. Work injuries can be sudden, such as a slip and fall accident. Repetitive stress can also lead to pain and suffering.
Workers’ compensation benefits are available to most injured employees to help them get their lives back on track; however, the process of collecting these benefits is highly complex. Being injured is hard enough, you do not want to enter into battle over your workers’ compensation claim.
What is workers’ comp., and how does it work?
Workers’ compensation benefits help account for medical care and lost wages whenever you are hurt or get sick while on the job. In most workers’ comp. cases, fault does not matter. For example, if you work in construction, and are hurt by a power tool and have to miss months of work while you recover, workers’ compensation benefits will cover the losses from your time when you are unable to work. When you are hurt, you will file a claim for workers’ comp. and typically visit a doctor to evaluate the extent of your injuries and whether you are eligible for benefits.How is workers’ comp. calculated?
In every state, your workers’ compensation benefits will cover a specific percentage of your average weekly wage. Whether your injury is ruled a total or partial injury, whether you are a temporary or seasonal worker, and how long you’ve been on the job will also affect the amount that you receive.What does workers’ comp. cover?
Workers’ comp. benefits cover medical expenses, lost wages, lost wages, any ongoing care costs, and funeral expenses related to workplace injury or illness. In some cases, a surviving spouse may be entitled to survivors’ benefits as well. In other cases, such as if your injuries are so severe you will never be able to return to your job, there may be benefits available to retrain you for another position.How long can you stay on workers’ comp.?
Most states have limits for how long workers’ compensation benefits can last, many times less than five years. If your injuries are so severe that you cannot return to work, you will likely want to explore your eligibility for disability benefits, such as Social Security Disability Insurance, for when your workers’ comp. benefits expire.When to Hire a Lawyer
It is in your best interest to get legal help early on in addressing your situation. There are times when hiring a lawyer quickly is critical to your case, such as if you are charged with a crime. It may also be in your best interest to have a lawyer review the fine print before signing legal documents. A lawyer can also help you get the compensation you deserve if you’ve suffered a serious injury. For issues where money or property is at stake, having a lawyer guide you through the complexities of the legal system can save you time, hassle, and possibly a lot of grief in the long run.
Tips on Approaching an Initial Attorney Consultation
- Use the consultation as a means of gaining a better understanding of your legal situation.
- Ask the attorney how many cases similar to yours he/she has handled. An attorney’s experience and knowledge can speak to their expertise (or lack of) in addressing your situation.
- Your attorney should be able to articulate roughly how long a case like yours will take to resolve and what sort of procedures to expect.
- Determine how comfortable you are working with the lawyer and/or law firm.
Does firm size matter?
For most consumer legal issues, the size of the practice is much less important than the experience, competence, and reputation of the attorney(s) handling your case. Among the most important factors when choosing an attorney are your comfort level with the attorney or practice and the attorney’s track record in bringing about quick, successful resolutions to cases similar to yours.
Common legal terms explained
Affidavit – A sworn written statement made under oath. An affidavit is meant to be a supporting document to the court assisting in the verification of certain facts. An affidavit may or may not require notarization.