What Type of Case Requires a Work Injury Lawyer?

February 21, 2018 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

If you’ve been recently injured at work, you may be wondering if it’s worth it to hire a work injury lawyer.

Generally, if your injury is minor such as a minor cut on the hand or a sprained ankle, you don’t need an attorney. You can also get by without an attorney if you didn’t miss many days of work due to your injury and your employer and its Workers’ Compensation carrier freely admit you sustained the injury at work.

But even if your situation is uncomplicated, it’s still a good idea get a free consultation with a workers’ compensation lawyer to discuss your case. The lawyer can explain the legal process, note any potential problems, and inform you whether you should or shouldn’t handle the case without a lawyer.

Who is responsible for workplace injuries?

February 17, 2018 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

Who is responsible for workplace injuries?

I’m going to talk to you now about what we in the Workers Comp world call third party claims. In Workers Comp, the injured worker is the first party.

Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Workplace

February 17, 2018 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

Repetitive Motion Injuries in the Workplace

People ask me about repetitive motion injuries. Injuries that occur over time because of doing the same physical activity or similar physical activity over and over and over throughout the day at work.

What happens to my wages if I am hurt at work?

February 17, 2018 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

What happens to my wages if I am hurt at work?

I’m going to talk to you now about the disability benefit that you’re supposed to be receiving when you’re out of work due to a work related injury.

What happens to my job if I file an injury claim?

February 17, 2018 | by Dodge Jones Injury Law Firm

What happens to my job if I file an injury claim?

I’m going to talk to you now about getting fired from your job as it relates to making a Workers Comp claim. One of the biggest concerns that people have when they do talk to me, either on the phone or when they come in to see me for a free consultation is, “If I pursue this claim, can I be fired?”