Grand Island, NY Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

There is no set time a person should wait before talking to an attorney about a work-related injury. For some work injuries, people do not need an attorney. For example, if a person got hurt at work, went to the emergency room and was fine a day after the injury, he or she would not need an attorney provided that the employer or its workers compensation insurer pays the emergency room charges. Injured workers should consult with an attorney as soon as possible when a problem arises, such as medical bills not being paid. Injured workers can consult with an attorney right after they are injured if they want or have questions about how the workers' compensation process works. Most attorneys who handle workers' compensation cases offer a free initial consultation. In addition, even if the attorney is not hired, everything is confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege so there would be no way that the employer or insurer would know that a person consulted with an attorney. DISCLAIMER: This response should be considered general in nature, for information purposes only and should be used only as a starting point for addressing legal questions and issues. It is based on the limited information provided and, in some instances, makes certain assumptions. It is intended only for cases involving Nebraska and Nebraska law and is not applicable to any other state or jurisdiction. The author does not warrant the accuracy or validity of the information contained within this response, and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions. In addition, this response is not a substitute for professional legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship, nor should it be considered a solicitation for additional legal advice or legal representation. If you ignore this warning and convey confidential information in a private message or comment, there is no duty to keep that information confidential or forego representation adverse to your interests. You should seek the advice of a licensed attorney in the appropriate jurisdiction to fully discuss your case. You should be aware that there are Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) as well as other requirements and/or limitations that limit the time you have to file any potential claims you may have. This response may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under any and all applicable laws and ethical rules. The listing of any area of practice that the author practices in does not indicate any certification or expertise therein, nor does it represent that the quality of legal services to be performed would be greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers. It is merely an indication by the author of areas of law in which he practices. The determination of the need for legal services and the choice of a lawyer are extremely important decisions and should not be based solely upon advertisements or self-proclaimed expertise. Readers are urged to make their own independent investigation and evaluation of any lawyer being considered.