How to Get Ready for your First Meeting with a Workers’ Comp Attorney

If you’ve booked a consultation with a workers’ comp attorney, you may be wondering how to prepare for this first meeting. While you could show up empty-handed and still leave feeling more informed and assured than when you first walked into their office, it might be useful to do some homework before you sit down to discuss your case with a lawyer.

Taking time to prepare just a few items will not only help you make the most of this opportunity, but could also give your attorney further insight into the strengths and weaknesses of your claim. Let’s take a look at a few ways you can get ready for the initial consultation:

1. Prepare a List of Questions

Taking time to write down a list of questions for your workers’ comp attorney will ensure that you get all the answers you need to make informed decisions about your case. However, you should also use this meeting to gauge the lawyer’s honesty, compassion, experience, and the quality of representation they can provide.

Here a few examples of questions you could ask:

• What types of claims have you handled in the past?
• Will I face any challenges during proceedings?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
• Will you be in contact throughout the claim process?
• What are your fees?

2. Gather Information

Your attorney will want information about more than just the accident, so it could help expedite their investigation and other aspects of building your claim by compiling these details in advance. Create a folder documenting the date you were hired; your job title; your salary; your employment contract, if applicable; correspondence between you and your employer and/or their insurer since the accident; a copy of the report you filed after the workplace incident; and any relevant contact information for the parties involved.

3. Compile Evidence

Whether you took down the names and contact details of any eyewitnesses or were able to take pictures of the posted panel of doctors, you should share the proof you were able to gather after the accident with your attorney. If you were able to obtain copies of your medical records, make sure to bring these along to your first meeting. Additionally, you should share any invoices, receipts, or bills associated with your recovery.

Discuss Your Case with a Workers’ Comp Attorney in Atlanta

If you were hurt at work, it’s important to leave no stone unturned as you prepare to file for benefits. Your employer and their insurer will probably be looking for any reason to deny your claim or reduce how much they have to pay out.

At Moebes Law, we can assist with almost every aspect of your case, from investigating the accident and gathering evidence to providing tenacious representation at each step. We are one of the top workers’ comp law firms in the state, and have helped our clients recover millions of dollars in compensation for their injuries. Contact us today at (404) 354-5432 or drop us a message using our contact page HERE to request a free consultation with an Atlanta workers’ comp attorney.