Do I need an attorney?

This would depend on the nature of your case. If you have sustained injuries such as a bruise or small cut which would heal completely, and the Employer/Insurer have agreed to pay your medical bills, it should not be necessary to have attorney assistance.

If however, the injury is of the more serious nature or if your claim is being contested by the Employer/Insurer, you would be well advised to retain the assistance of an attorney to assist you in navigating the very complicated claim process. The attorneys of Shugarman & Mehring have over 30 years experience representing injured workers in worker’s compensation claims.