If you have been collecting workers’ compensation benefits, and your injury was severe enough, the insurance company may approach you with a settlement offer. There are many pitfalls in agreeing to a settlement. At this point, you need to contact an attorney to look at your health situation and the offer. The following are a few reasons to consult a lawyer.
To have someone with legal knowledge on your side…
Being an adult can be challenging, so you may want to avoid some of the adulting tasks as long as possible. There are some tasks that you can put off, but one of the adult tasks that you really shouldn’t ever put off is getting a will written. This is something that every adult should do, and your will should be updated whenever you have a significant life change, like a marriage, birth, or divorce.…
You might think it’s only necessary to hire a lawyer when something goes wrong, like after an accident or if you are going through a divorce. This isn’t the case, however, and if you are a business owner, freelancer, or even an artist, it can be just as important to hire a lawyer. In fact, an artist should consider at least contacting an attorney if they do contract work or own a studio.…
