Workers Compensation Summary
Workers' compensation laws are in place to protect working people in the event of a job-related injury. However, the workers' compensation process often raises more questions than answers. Fortunately, James M. Snow Law has those answers. For nearly 40 years, Attorney Snow has been a state and federal workers' compensation lawyer serving clients throughout the High Point, NC, area.
Here, Attorney Snow discusses three important things to know about federal and state workers' compensation laws:
Federal Workers' Compensation Doesn't Provide A Lump-Sum Permanent Settlement: When pursuing a workers' compensation claim at the federal level, it's important to understand that you will not receive a lump-sum settlement in a successful claim. This
is simply not an option offered by the government. You will have to work closely with your attorney to seek a regular compensation amount from the federal authorities that allows you to access the resources you need.
An Award For Impairment To A Limb Is Conditional: A scheduled award amount for damage to a limb cannot be paid out to you if you are still receiving disability benefits or are still officially employed. The money will only be available once you are off of disability or have resigned from your current position. Your federal and state workers' compensation attorney at James M. Snow Law will help you understand the timing of this award payment and if it applies to your particular situation.
Attorneys Cannot Charge On Contingency: This means that the lawyer you choose to work with must charge you by the hour and not on a contingency basis. Attorney Snow recognizes that this may not be convenient for every client, and he aims to keep his fees reasonable for anyone who requires his counsel. For more information on his pricing structure, don't hesitate to contact Attorney Snow.
By understanding some basics about federal workers' compensation and state workers' compensation, you can be a proactive part of the legal process. Call James M. Snow Law at (336) 889-4024 to schedule a consultation on your state or federal workers' compensation matter. You can also visit the firm's website and Facebook page to learn more about their services.
Here, Attorney Snow discusses three important things to know about federal and state workers' compensation laws:
Federal Workers' Compensation Doesn't Provide A Lump-Sum Permanent Settlement: When pursuing a workers' compensation claim at the federal level, it's important to understand that you will not receive a lump-sum settlement in a successful claim. This
is simply not an option offered by the government. You will have to work closely with your attorney to seek a regular compensation amount from the federal authorities that allows you to access the resources you need.
An Award For Impairment To A Limb Is Conditional: A scheduled award amount for damage to a limb cannot be paid out to you if you are still receiving disability benefits or are still officially employed. The money will only be available once you are off of disability or have resigned from your current position. Your federal and state workers' compensation attorney at James M. Snow Law will help you understand the timing of this award payment and if it applies to your particular situation.
Attorneys Cannot Charge On Contingency: This means that the lawyer you choose to work with must charge you by the hour and not on a contingency basis. Attorney Snow recognizes that this may not be convenient for every client, and he aims to keep his fees reasonable for anyone who requires his counsel. For more information on his pricing structure, don't hesitate to contact Attorney Snow.
By understanding some basics about federal workers' compensation and state workers' compensation, you can be a proactive part of the legal process. Call James M. Snow Law at (336) 889-4024 to schedule a consultation on your state or federal workers' compensation matter. You can also visit the firm's website and Facebook page to learn more about their services.