How much does it cost to hire a workers’ compensation attorney?
There are absolutely no up-front costs to retaining an attorney to recover workers compensation benefits. California workers compensation attorneys are paid on a contingency basis, meaning you do not pay attorney fees unless you obtain a monetary award or settlement. We charge 15% of your total settlement or award. Attorney’s fees are typically set aside by a judge’s order at the conclusion of your case. State and federal taxes will not be deducted from your settlement.
I want to change my current attorney. Will it cost me anything to switch to Roan Tuyay Law?
No. There is no cost or penalty to you whatsoever for switching workers compensation attorneys. Changing attorneys does not affect the merits of your claim, and judges regularly allow it. At the conclusion of your case, the division of attorneys fees will ultimately be ordered by a judge based on either an agreement between your attorneys, or based on the time and effort each law firm devoted to your case. As a reminder, when switching attorneys, any attorney representing you has a legal obligation to provide you with your case file when you request it, free of charge. The State Bar of California considers your existing case file to be your own personal property.
What do I do when I’m still injured and my employer wants me to return to work?
Contact us immediately so we could take the stress and confusion out of communicating with your employer and insurance company. Our attorney will handle all communications regarding your return to work for you. Don't let your employer and their insurance carrier make you choose between your health and a paycheck. We will help you get a second opinion from a neutral doctor known as a Qualified Medical Examiner (QME) or an Agreed Medical Examiner (AME).
My case was denied for “lack of factual or medical evidence” but I'm certain my symptoms came from something that happened at work. What should I do?
Regardless of why your claim was denied, our attorney will personally evaluate your denial and advise you on the next steps. A denial does not mean you could never receive workers compensation benefits. Workers Compensation Claims are routinely denied for a number of reasons. Most commonly, workers compensation insurance companies “rubber stamp” claim denials when they have not gathered all the necessary evidence needed to begin paying benefits. Other times, insurance carriers deny an injured worker’s claim based on misapplied legal reasons. And sometimes, claims are denied because an employer may have, either intentionally or unintentionally, provided their insurance carrier incorrect information (or omit important information) about your injury. Our staff will obtain the necessary medical evidence, and evaluate the facts to overturn your denial and get you the benefits you’re entitled to.