Partnering with a Legal Advocate after an Accident

When you have been hurt on the job, you may find yourself relatively isolated and without the support you need during your recovery. Your coworkers may hesitate to take your side against your employer for fear of losing their jobs. Even your boss may skirt the truth in a bid to protect the company. When you need to make a claim against your employer's insurance to help you pay your medical bills and recoup your lost income, your only solace may come from retaining an advocate like an Iowa workers compensation attorney or other legal representation. A lawyer can act on your behalf and give you sound advice that you need to move forward after the accident.

Advocacy in Court 

You can be assured that your employer will have powerful lawyers working for the company. These attorneys are highly trained to make sure that your company avoids unnecessary litigation. They also will look for ways to cast doubt onto you.

Your attorney, however, is also trained to go up against corporate lawyers and make sure that your side of the story is heard in court. Your legal team will gather evidence to show the accident was not your fault and that you bore no responsibility in your injuries and loss of income. Your legal team will also act as your intermediary and ensure that you are not harassed or coerced into settling for anything less than you deserve.

Settlements and Other Negotiations

It is well known that major corporations typically want to stay out of court because of the risk of negative press against their brands. They do not want the media to pick up on why they are being sued by an employee. To stay out of court, your employer may offer you a settlement.

You may at first be eager to sign the settlement offer because it seems like a lot of money. In reality, it could be far less than what you need to move on with your life. Your legal team will ensure that the settlement offer covers the lost income after the accident, the income you cannot earn in the future if you are severely injured, and the medical bills that you must pay now and into the future. Only after your lawyer has properly advised you should you sign the settlement agreement.

Moving on after an accident can be easier when you retain legal help. Your attorney could become a valuable advocate in court.