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Legal matters are tricky, to say the least. Navigating a workers’ compensation case or a child custody dispute is complicated. A lot of questions arise. Our Lexington workers’ compensation attorneys are always here for their clients whenever you need us. Feel free to explore the questions below to find answers to some common questions our clients have. If you can’t find an answer, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team.
First, make sure you report the incident and injury immediately to your employer. This is not a good suggestion – it’s the law. Even if you only think you may have sustained an injury, report it right away. Failing to do so may affect your ability to receive accurate compensation.
Second, we recommend that you talk with a legal representative as soon as possible so that you can get advice on how to get the benefits you need and deserve.
Third, document the progress of resolving your injury claim. Keep a written record of dates and who you spoke with when notifying your company of the incident. This will help bring clarity and expedite the process.
Reach out to our firm so that we can discuss the details of your case and decide if we are a right fit. We provide free initial consultations.
If you have recently had your SSDI claim denied, let us leverage our experience leading clients to successful Social Security appeals for your benefit. Certainly, there is no guarantee, but when we take a client through this process, we not only educate about what to expect and how to file, but we help them avoid common mistakes many people make through the appeals process.
So you’ve filed a claim and subsequently received a Notice Of Denial from the Social Security Disability Administration. Start the conversation with a Gilbert Law Group PLLC attorney and we can get started on your case right away.
Here’s what to expect in the coming weeks in the appeals process:
The Reconsideration Review is where the appeals process begins. Here different claims examiner at the Social Security Administration will look through your paperwork and your application again. The main purpose is to simply find any errors or mistakes made by the initial SSA reviewer in denying the claim. Less than 1 in 5 are approved at this stage of appeals.
After Reconsideration Review comes a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge. Here are a couple of things the judge may ask about:
At the hearing, your attorney will represent you, bring in witnesses, and plead your case before the judge, compelling him or her to reconsider your claim.
If you’ve been injured in an auto or truck accident, you may be eligible for compensation. If you were not at fault for the accident, it’s important to contact an attorney to discuss your case and determine if the other party be held liable for your medical, income, and other expenses. Gilbert Law Group PLLC can discuss your case with you and decide if you should pursue compensation.
You may be able to recover:
If you believe your rights as a worker were violated, reach out to Gilbert Law Group PLLC to discuss your situation. We help workers find justice for wrongful behavior every day. We thoroughly understand Kentucky laws and can navigate you through your case.
Some of our employment law services include: