Worker's Compensation

There are between two and three workplace injuries per 100 workers in the United States each year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In total, well over two million workers are hurt, and over 5,000 lose their lives due to on-the-job injuries annually.

Every workplace injury is a tragedy because no one deserves to go to work and have their lives changed forever by an accident or, worse, to go to work and not come home at all. 

If this happens to you or someone you love, you should be aware that you have options to recover compensation. In fact, in most cases, you don't even have to show that your employer was negligent to get compensation for your medical bills and lost earnings due to your accident or any disabilities that result.

Singleton Schreiber is a trusted workers' compensation firm that represents workers and their loved ones nationwide when an injury happens. Our firm is committed to helping you get the money you deserve, and we won't charge legal fees unless we recover compensation for you. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation to learn more about how we can help.

What makes Singleton Schreiber the right workers' compensation firm to help you?

Finding the right law firm can feel impossible in the aftermath of a work injury, especially when you're focused on managing health challenges or coping with the death of a loved one. 

It's important to find the right advocate, though, as there may be strict time deadlines and processes you must follow to ensure your medical care is covered.

You can place your trust in Singleton Schreiber because: 

• We have helped our clients recover millions of dollars in compensation in workplace accident claims. In one recent work injury case, we negotiated a $14.5 million settlement after a construction accident resulted in a gas explosion that caused severe burns. While your specific injuries determine your compensation, our track record of large verdicts and settlements shows we understand how to help you make compelling arguments and demonstrate the extent of your loss. 

• Our firm has represented clients nationwide. We have offices in seven locations and represent clients across the United States. Our wide scope ensures we have the resources to find the right experts, conduct a thorough investigation, and help you make the strongest claims possible. Our multiple offices also ensure that we have insight into local laws and practices, and local insurers and large employers know we fight for our clients.

• We provide personalized one-on-one attention. You aren't just another case. You'll have access to your lawyer when you have questions, we'll keep you informed throughout your claim's progression, and we will dedicate our resources and knowledge to helping you rebuild after your accident.

Types of work injury cases we can help with 

Singleton Schreiber has been representing injured workers for decades, so we have helped victims of all different kinds of accidents. However, some of the common types of work injury claims we help with include:

• Traumatic injuries: This can include events arising from a sudden trauma, such as a slip and fall, explosion, falling object, or faulty machinery.
• Occupational diseases: If you get sick because of your work environment, you are also entitled to benefits. This can include hearing loss from loud noises, blindness from exposure to chemicals, respiratory problems from exposure to toxins like asbestos, or illnesses resulting from chemical exposure.
• Repetitive stress or strain injuries: If you repeatedly do the same motion over and over, you could develop carpal tunnel, chronic back pain, tendonitis, or other repetitive stress injuries. Our firm helps you to take action and prove these injuries were work-related so you can get benefits, including lost income, disability income, and medical coverage.
• Overexertion injuries: If you engage in physical labor and push your body too far, an acute or chronic injury can result, which your employer should be responsible for paying for. 

In these and other situations, our firm helps you fight to get the maximum compensation for the damage that your job has done to your body.

What can a workers' compensation lawyer do to help?

At Singleton Schreiber, our focus is on finding the legal techniques that work to help you maximize your compensation and resolve your claim quickly with the minimum of stress. Our firm is there for you from day one to help you: 

• Determine if you should pursue compensation from your employer through a work injury claim or file a civil lawsuit against a third party, such as the manufacturer of defective machinery or someone who caused you to get into a car crash while at work. The benefit of work injury claims is that you don't have to prove negligence, but the benefit of personal injury claims is that you can recover compensation for pain and suffering. In some cases, we can pursue both types of claim on your behalf.
• Help you understand the rules for when you must see a company doctor and when you must report your injury. Deadlines and requirements for getting medical care can vary by state and by employer. These rules can be very important to preserving your claim and your right to compensation.
• Work with you to get a fair workers' compensation payout. Workers' compensation insurers often try to downplay your injuries or force you back to work before you are ready. We'll help you to maximize the chances of getting a fair payout so you can avoid litigation.
• Appeal denials and fight for your rights. If your claim is denied or if you are offered less than you deserve, we can help you navigate the appeals process, including meeting timelines, attending hearings, and making compelling arguments.

Through it all, we offer compassionate advocacy. We are here to help you understand how the law works and to make the legal system work for you.

Contact a workers' compensation lawyer at Singleton Schreiber  today

Don't wait to get the help and support you need after a work injury, especially with strict time deadlines in many states. 

Contact Singleton Schreiber today to get an experienced workers' compensation attorney on your side and looking out for you. Your employer and their workers' comp insurer have lawyers and advocates, and you need your own trusted legal partner to fight for justice.