Seeking Benefits? Contact a Skilled Advocate.
As in any other area of law, people who have been injured at work or are unable to work due to disabilities are entitled to pursue their claims on their own, without assistance. Because of this, you may be wondering why you would want to hire an attorney to help you with one of these claims.
At Barkan & Barkan Co., L.P.A., we believe there are many good reasons why injured and disabled people in Ohio should hire experienced attorneys to guide them through the claims process. Our firm has been handling these cases for more than 50 years and would be happy to help you pursue the results you deserve. To discuss your options, contact us at our offices in Columbus to schedule a free consultation.
Sorting Out Complex Legal Standards and Procedures
Workers' compensation, Social Security disability (SSD) insurance and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are all areas of administrative law, a special legal category for matters that are handled primarily by administrative agencies rather than courts.
These agencies are governed by sometimes obscure and often-changing collections of statutes, regulations and informal practices that can differ from state to state and even in different parts of the same state.
Administrative law continues to get more complicated. Things are not getting any easier for people who try to claim disability or workers' comp benefits without the help of an experienced lawyer.
In some areas, computer systems are being introduced, but the focus is on streamlining the process for the employees of the administrative agencies. Generally, computerized systems are not making things easier for injured or disabled claimants.
Putting in Time Now to Pursue Positive Future Results
Another reason why to hire an attorney is the amount of time involved in administrative procedures. It may take many months to overturn a denial of disability or workers' comp benefits. Appealing a decision that didn't go your way takes hard work upfront.
If you have to do that work yourself, your efforts may not lead to results for a while. A law firm that handles these cases on a regular basis has the resources to take your case and pursue it to completion.
If you're trying to decide whether to hire an attorney, contact us to learn more about why we think working with an experienced law firm is a smart decision.
