by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
Not every workplace injury requires an attorney. But there are situations where obtaining legal advice may be particularly important. Consider speaking with an attorney if: Your workers’ compensation claim is denied. Your benefits are terminated. Surgery is... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
After a workplace injury, an insurance adjuster may call you. The adjuster may be polite, professional and concerned about how you are doing. There is nothing wrong with being polite in return. But remember something important: The insurance adjuster works for the... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
Evidence has a way of disappearing. A dangerous condition gets repaired. Broken equipment gets discarded. Vehicles are repaired. Surveillance video is erased. Witnesses leave jobs or become difficult to locate. That is why documenting a workplace accident early can be... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
When someone is injured at work, the natural question is: “Do I have a workers’ compensation claim?” But sometimes there is another equally important question: “Did someone other than my employer contribute to causing my injury?” If the answer is yes, there may... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
That photograph from your weekend barbecue may look completely innocent to you. An insurance company may see it differently. Insurance companies may investigate workers’ compensation claimants online. Photos, videos, activity updates and travel pictures can... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
One of the first questions many injured employees ask is: “What if I lose my job?” That fear can cause workers to hide injuries, delay treatment, continue working despite significant pain or avoid reporting an accident altogether. Those decisions can create additional... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
Many injured workers know that workers’ compensation may pay medical bills. They may not realize that other benefits can potentially be available as well. Depending upon the circumstances of the claim, workers’ compensation benefits may include payment for medical... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
Workers’ compensation claims are not always lost because an injury wasn’t serious. Sometimes problems develop because the injured worker made avoidable mistakes. Here are ten mistakes that can create unnecessary trouble: Failing to promptly report the injury.... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
You hurt your back at work, so you go to the doctor and talk about your back. But your neck also hurts. Your shoulder is sore. You have headaches. You assume those problems will disappear, so you don’t mention them. That can be a serious mistake. After a... Read More
by Paul A. Samakow | Sep 4, 2026
A workplace injury can turn an ordinary day into a confusing and stressful situation. What you do immediately afterward can have a major effect on both your health and your workers’ compensation claim. First, report the injury. Tell your supervisor or employer as soon... Read More
