There are thousands of attorneys in any city across the state that advertise as the best Workers’ Compensation lawyers. Some of these lawyers even operate near Minnesota in neighboring states but are licensed to practice in the state.
Determining the best Workers’ Compensation lawyers is more than just reading websites or checking out advertisements. In fact, relying on these two sources are very unlikely to allow you to end up with the best lawyers in any area of practice.
To get started in finding best Workers’ Compensation lawyers, asking for recommendations from those who have been through the process is always the best place to start. Often the top firms in and near Minnesota doing this type of work do not do a lot of advertisement; they have all the clients they need simply through referrals and word of mouth advertising by past clients.
Specialized Practice
Always use a specialized practice with a focus on workers’ comp cases. This is a very complex area of the law and working with a specialized firm, and attorney provides the expertise you need.
Many law firms offering workers’ comp services also handle personal injury cases. However, they have highly experienced lawyers that tend to focus on cases in one or the other practice area.
Experience in the Process
The best lawyer and law firm have extensive experience in all aspects of the Workers’ Comp claim process. This means reviewing medical documents, verifying claims applications are correctly completed and then handling settlement conferences and administrative hearings if needed. The best firms have also handled litigation in Workers’ Compensation cases.
Understanding the Case
In talking with the lawyer in the consultation meeting, the attorney should have the ability to gain a quick understanding of your case, then provide you with the strengths, possible challenges, and information on the process. Based on the case, he or she should also be able to provide a rough estimate of the settlement given the case specifics.
