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Todd Thomas Miller, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 3 reviews
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14 Jun, 2018 by Alexandra
Mr. Miller went above and beyond to help my situation. He was very fast to keep in touch, and did not have me feel the slightest uncomfortable, or hesitant. He was my first lawyer whom I was hesitant to use with the stigma on their profession clouding my judgement, but then I realized Todd is different. He is in it for the person, to help the person, and he genuinely enjoy what he does. Todd is not one in it for the money. He deserves more credit then given, and there is no better place I would have trusted my information and service too. He offers free consultation, so when you go to see him make sure you go into the K building, not A! It will make things easier. Would use 10/10 again!
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22 Apr, 2016 by Marksnow
Mr. Miller is the complete package. When you need to talk to him he's there, not a paralegal or assistant, actually him. Very seldom did I not reach him or get a response back within 10 minutes. He made sure I knew everything was my decision, even after I asked for his professional opinion. I never felt I was being steered or pushed in any certain way. He never had a problem listening to my issues or certain problems that popped up. After a long relationship with him as my counsel I felt more like I was talking to a friend as opposed to my attorney. I would recommend Mr. Miller to anyone who wants someone that truly cares.
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12 Dec, 2014 by Chris
Mr. Miller has been my attorney for a year now. He has battled my employer to get the medical that I am deserved. He truly cares about my family and I. I wouldnt not have bern able to get where I am at without him. Thank you Mr. Miller you are a one of a kind person! I would recommend him to anyone.
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Ernest Gerald Parker Jr., experienced Personal Injury, Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 1 reviews
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03 Sep, 2015 by Marc
Gerald has been my attorney for a little over a year now. He has made this difficult process seamless and along the way has become not only my council but a friend. He has always been there for me on this case, other cases, or just a random legal question. Without a doubt I would say that Mr. Parker is a priceless and major attribute to the legal practice of DGM&S. He comes very highly recommended by myself and I would and will continue to choose him as my council from here forward.
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Louis Frederick Sommer III, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 499 reviews
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13 Jan, 2025 by Kimberly g
T . Tod Mollaun was absolutely amazing. From beginning to the end. He took the time to keep me up to date on everything . The case was handled in the amount of time I was told. They have changed my life.
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02 Jan, 2025 by Duane rochelle jones
Their group is awesome they help me the first time he told me I talked to John Nicholson and he said he don't take no case that he know he won't win and he told me the truth and I believed him and my one my disability case the first time he never played me not one time and his staff is awesome very polite very kind and they get the job done and they didn't just make me feel like I was anybody that made me feel like I was somebody and they did all they could for me and wish they could do more but they did the main thing that I needed and that was when my case Thank you Mr John Nicholson and staff I don't know each one of your names but I would tell you it's by person all way down to the person who had to copy the paper for the lawyers and to the persons who go and get Mr. John Nicholson some coffee from the store and even thank you who keeps the business clean. Thank you All Sincerely Rochelle Jones
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19 Dec, 2024 by Connie hirsch
Tod Mollaun was Ready to work with and explained everything clearly. .
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Aaron Guy Durden, experienced Estate Planning, Litigation attorney in Dayton, OH with 21 reviews
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19 Mar, 2023 by Theo prinkey
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15 Oct, 2022 by Sherry c
My husband and I worked with Bill House. He was very friendly, knowledgeable, and kind. He made Estate Planning fun, fast and easy. He explained everything clearly and answered all our questions. We both feel relief to know our wishes are spelled out and our assets are protected for our family!
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11 Apr, 2017 by Gloria s
I had numerous questions regarding the handling of my father's affairs when he was in a nursing home. I met with the attorneys at Lovett Law office and we discussed our options. They were very helpful, courteous, and professional and they exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend them for your estate planning needs.
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Patricia Ann Wilkinson, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Dayton, OH with 75 reviews
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09 May, 2024 by Kanada pope
Even though Russ couldn't help with my particular issue, he was willing to offer advice and instructions on how to respond for free. This has been a great help as a lot of legal information feels unaccessible to the common layman. Mr. Cope seems to be an attorney that actually cares and has empathy for people in these situations.
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25 Apr, 2024 by Gary brewer
I get a return phone call on Tuesday telling me you're going to take my case and you're going to sign me in an attorney. Wensday morning i get Email informing me that your firm will not take the case because your a little Law firm. I dont appreciate being lied to nor the waste of my time.
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03 Apr, 2024 by Amanda lankford
Brad gibson is the best. I would highly recommend him to anyone and everyone.
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Marcus Andrew Heath, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 126 reviews
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26 Dec, 2024 by Sarah mccain
Awesome people 100% recommend
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17 Dec, 2024 by Vala montaie
I am very pleased with Attkisson Law Firm. The paralegal that assisted me , Ms. Tina , was super nice and very informative. She guided and held my hand through the process. The firm was very understanding and also selfless. I did not feel like I was just a number, I truly felt like I was included as a family member which helped and took care of me on my case. I definitely will recommend Attkisson Law Firm!
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26 Nov, 2024 by Fatboy at reactor
Good to do business with and will fight for your needs
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Genevieve Nicole Campbell, experienced Business, Debt Collection attorney in Dayton, OH with 304 reviews
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06 Dec, 2024 by Melinda hinesmon
Attorney Zambelli and his team were very helpful and professional with me concerning my lawsuit. They kept me informed about the progress of the case, and they did everything they said they would do. I am very satisfied with the outcome of my case. I will recommend this law firm to everyone I know. Thanks again for your support.
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10 Nov, 2024 by Alicia whitaker
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16 Oct, 2024 by Cheryl slone
Not worth my time. What a joke! Still -1 for me!!! Rcvd call to advise it would be considered hope she calls me back!!!! Rude and upsetting!
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Marilyn Ruth Donoff, experienced Personal Injury, Social Security & Disability attorney in Dayton, OH with 57 reviews
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17 Sep, 2024 by Brian casteel
Marylyn and Zack were great people! I had three strokes and three stents put in my heart, and they were sincere and nice as a family. Everybody in the office was more than helpful if I could give them 10 stars, I would. Thank you all!
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11 Sep, 2024 by Terry kassnel
Donoff, Lutz, and Associates should be your first and only Attorneys office to handle your case, they are hard working, compassionate, and kind!! The Office ALWAYS takes my calls, making me feel like family, if I could, I would leave more than a 5 star rating. Thank you a million!
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David Joseph Fierst, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 63 reviews
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21 Aug, 2024 by Pamela jones
I went through their office in 2016 and I’m back again for their services very kind friendly and affordable.
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Jennifer Marie Brill, experienced Business, Insurance attorney in Dayton, OH with 4 reviews
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27 Apr, 2023 by Karen canales salas
So thankful for Meredith Turner-Woolley! 💐 she was so kind, attentive, responsive, and most importantly, honest throughout my case. Meredith and the team and Freund Freeze & Arnold have been great to work with.
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23 Dec, 2019 by Brian brock
Over priced! Great staff though
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12 Jan, 2018 by Candace avonne
My boss is awesome Attorney Witherspoon...but he retiring and I'll be leaving when he goes. The secretaries were very warm and welcome when I first arrived.
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Bradley Wayne Evers, experienced Business, Government attorney in Dayton, OH with 4 reviews
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27 Apr, 2023 by Karen canales salas
So thankful for Meredith Turner-Woolley! 💐 she was so kind, attentive, responsive, and most importantly, honest throughout my case. Meredith and the team and Freund Freeze & Arnold have been great to work with.
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23 Dec, 2019 by Brian brock
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12 Jan, 2018 by Candace avonne
My boss is awesome Attorney Witherspoon...but he retiring and I'll be leaving when he goes. The secretaries were very warm and welcome when I first arrived.
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Matthew S. Hauer, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 19 reviews
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25 Nov, 2024 by Kathryn r. hemm
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13 Nov, 2024 by Mustafa t mustafa
Glen and JD are the best 2 attorneys in the state. If you want to win. This is where you come and you ask for them to handle your case.
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Thomas Patrick Whelley II, experienced Litigation, Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 4 reviews
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27 Apr, 2023 by Karen canales salas
So thankful for Meredith Turner-Woolley! 💐 she was so kind, attentive, responsive, and most importantly, honest throughout my case. Meredith and the team and Freund Freeze & Arnold have been great to work with.
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23 Dec, 2019 by Brian brock
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12 Jan, 2018 by Candace avonne
My boss is awesome Attorney Witherspoon...but he retiring and I'll be leaving when he goes. The secretaries were very warm and welcome when I first arrived.
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Jennifer Hann Harrison, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 19 reviews
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13 Nov, 2024 by Mustafa t mustafa
Glen and JD are the best 2 attorneys in the state. If you want to win. This is where you come and you ask for them to handle your case.
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Arkesha Ngozi Sellers, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Dayton, OH with 3 reviews
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16 Jun, 2022 by Heather c
Ms Sellers believed me when no one else would listen. I’m very grateful that she was appointed to represent me and very proud to say she is my attorney!
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04 Feb, 2020 by Anonymous
I hired Ms. Sellers to assist my son in a criminal case in Dayton. She handled his case in a timely professional manner. I appreciated the time that she took to explain each step she was taking in resolving his case. The out come of the case was very favorable. We were very thankful and cannot thank her enough.
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17 Mar, 2016 by Anonymous
Ms. Sellars was my attorney in a criminal case. I desperately needed her to file one Motion that was very significant in the case. She ttok an eternity to actually file the Motion and then she did not follow up properly. Mrs. Sellars would never return my phone calls, was very rude and unprofessional. She always spoke to me in a very condescending tone..despite the fact I am college educated. Having Ms. Sellars as my attorney was a horrible experience.
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Lawrence William Henke III, experienced Criminal Defense, Estate Planning attorney in Dayton, OH with 1 reviews
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06 Jun, 2012 by Unhappy with henke
I hired Mr Henke to handle a case for me. He did not accompany me to the deposition or keep me up to date with my case. Approximately 1 week before we went to trial he decided to review the case and suddenly was not aware of things that were disclosed in the preliminary documents and the transcription of my deposition. He advised me that I should not continue on with the case due the attractive nuisance laws in the state of Ohio. Apparently there were not enough comparable cases to support our claim. He told me that it was in my best interest to not continue to trial because we would likely lose. I spent approximately 1 year dealing with this drama and was advised to walk away owing him approximately $4000 additional to what I had already paid during the course of the case. When I went to court for my final hearing to drop the case he sent his previous partner with me. His partner told me that he had advised him not to take the case initially and that he responded with "it's easy money one way or another". Wow!!! I had a tragic event in my life and it was just easy money. I don't see how the man can live with himself. I have talked with other attorneys since this event and was told by those attorneys that I would have more than likely won regardless. I realize that no amount of money was going to make me happy again, but I felt that the parties responsible should have been held responsible and had I had an attorney who participated in my case during the entire course, things would have ended differently.
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Stacey Margo Soifer, experienced Social Security & Disability, Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 0 reviews
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Laura Goehring Harrelson, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 0 reviews
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Joshua Reese Lounsbury, experienced Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 0 reviews
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Gary William Auman, experienced Government, Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 0 reviews
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William Howard Ehrstine, experienced Criminal Defense, Workers Compensation attorney in Dayton, OH with 0 reviews
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What a Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Do for You

A workers’ compensation lawyer specializes in helping employees who are injured or become ill as a result of their job to receive the benefits they are entitled to under workers' compensation laws. These lawyers represent injured workers in claims for medical benefits, wage replacement, and other compensation related to workplace injuries or illnesses. They also help when claims are denied, benefits are delayed, or disputes arise with the employer or the insurance company.

Whether you've been injured on the job, developed an occupational illness, or are dealing with a denied workers' compensation claim, a workers’ compensation lawyer can help you navigate the claims process and ensure you receive the full benefits you deserve.

When Should I Hire a Workers' Compensation Lawyer?

You should consider hiring a workers' compensation lawyer in several situations, especially when complications arise during the claims process or when your rights as an injured worker are being challenged. Some common reasons to hire a workers' compensation lawyer include:

  • Claim denial: If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, a lawyer can help you appeal the decision and represent you in hearings or litigation.
  • Inadequate benefits: If the insurance company offers you a settlement that doesn’t cover your medical expenses, lost wages, or other damages, a lawyer can negotiate on your behalf for a fair amount.
  • Delay in receiving benefits: If your benefits are being delayed, a lawyer can help expedite the process to ensure you receive timely compensation.
  • Permanent disability: If your injury leads to permanent disability (partial or total), a lawyer can help you navigate the more complex process of securing long-term benefits.
  • Retaliation by employer: If your employer retaliates against you for filing a workers' compensation claim (e.g., by firing or demoting you), a lawyer can protect your rights and pursue legal action.
  • Third-party liability: If a third party (e.g., a contractor or equipment manufacturer) was responsible for your injury, a lawyer can help you pursue additional compensation through a personal injury lawsuit.
  • Pre-existing conditions: If your employer or the insurance company claims that your injury is related to a pre-existing condition, a lawyer can help you present evidence showing that the injury was work-related.

Hiring a lawyer early in the process can prevent delays, avoid mistakes, and ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to under workers' compensation law.

What Does a Workers' Compensation Lawyer Do?

A workers' compensation lawyer provides a range of legal services to injured workers, ensuring that they receive the benefits they deserve. Their tasks often include:

  • Filing claims: Helping injured workers prepare and file their workers' compensation claims to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Appealing denied claims: Representing workers whose claims have been denied and guiding them through the appeals process, including hearings and court appearances.
  • Negotiating settlements: Negotiating with insurance companies to secure fair compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages.
  • Handling disputes: Resolving disputes between the injured worker, the employer, and the insurance company regarding the amount of compensation or the nature of the injury.
  • Coordinating medical evidence: Gathering and presenting medical records, expert testimony, and other evidence to support the workers' compensation claim.
  • Advocating for benefits: Ensuring that injured workers receive all the benefits they’re entitled to, including temporary or permanent disability benefits, vocational rehabilitation, and medical treatment.
  • Filing third-party lawsuits: In cases where a third party is responsible for the injury, a workers' compensation lawyer may also pursue a personal injury lawsuit to recover additional damages.

How Are Workers’ Compensation Lawyers Paid?

Workers' compensation lawyers typically charge a contingency fee, meaning they only get paid if they successfully recover benefits for you. This fee is usually a percentage of the benefits awarded, and the specific percentage is often regulated by state law. Here's how it generally works:

  • Contingency fee: The lawyer's fee is typically between 15% and 25% of the total benefits awarded to you. You don’t have to pay any upfront legal fees, and the lawyer’s fee comes out of the settlement or benefit award.
  • No fee if no recovery: If the lawyer doesn’t recover any benefits for you, you generally don’t have to pay for their services.
  • State regulations on fees: Many states cap the percentage that workers' compensation lawyers can charge, and some states require the fee to be approved by the workers' compensation board or judge.

Be sure to discuss the fee structure with your lawyer during the initial consultation to understand how much you will owe if your case is successful.

How Much Does a Workers' Compensation Lawyer Cost?

The cost of hiring a workers' compensation lawyer typically depends on the contingency fee arrangement, meaning the lawyer’s fee will be a percentage of the benefits you receive. General cost estimates include:

  • Contingency fees: Most workers' compensation lawyers charge between 15% and 25% of the total settlement or benefits awarded. For example, if you receive $50,000 in benefits, the lawyer’s fee would range from $7,500 to $12,500.
  • State regulations: Some states limit the percentage that workers' compensation lawyers can charge. In these cases, the fee is usually capped, often at 20% to 25%, depending on state law.
  • Additional costs: Some lawyers may charge for out-of-pocket expenses, such as filing fees, medical records retrieval, and expert witness testimony, though these costs are typically deducted from the settlement after the case is won.

You should always ask for a clear explanation of fees and potential additional costs during your consultation so you understand the financial arrangement.

Top Questions to Ask a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

Before hiring a workers' compensation lawyer, it’s important to ask the right questions to ensure they are the best fit for your case. Key questions to ask include:

  1. What experience do you have with workers' compensation cases?
    Ensure the lawyer has experience handling cases similar to yours, especially if your injury is severe or the case involves disputes.
  2. How do you charge for your services?
    Clarify whether the lawyer charges a contingency fee and whether there are any additional costs you need to be aware of.
  3. What is the likelihood of success in my case?
    Ask for an honest assessment of your case, including the potential challenges and outcomes.
  4. Have you handled cases like mine before?
    Find out if the lawyer has experience dealing with cases involving similar injuries or disputes, such as denied claims or permanent disability.
  5. How long will the process take?
    While it’s difficult to predict an exact timeline, the lawyer should be able to provide a general estimate based on their experience with similar cases.
  6. Will you personally handle my case?
    In larger firms, junior attorneys or paralegals may handle parts of your case. Make sure you know who will be working on your claim.

How to Check the Credibility of a Workers' Compensation Lawyer

To ensure you are hiring a reputable workers' compensation lawyer, follow these steps to verify their credentials and track record:

  • Verify their bar status: Check with your state bar association to confirm that the lawyer is licensed and in good standing, with no disciplinary actions against them.
  • Look for workers' compensation experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they specialize in workers' compensation law and have successfully handled cases similar to yours.
  • Read client reviews and testimonials: Look for client reviews on platforms like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to see what previous clients have said about the lawyer’s expertise and service.
  • Ask for references: A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients who can speak to their experience in workers' compensation cases.
  • Check for professional affiliations: Membership in organizations like the Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) or local bar association committees on workers' compensation can indicate the lawyer’s commitment to this area of law.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make the most out of your first consultation with a workers' compensation lawyer, it’s important to come prepared with relevant documents and information. Here’s what you should bring:

  • Accident report or incident documentation: Bring any documentation related to your workplace injury or illness, including accident reports or notifications to your employer.
  • Medical records: Provide copies of medical records, including treatment notes, doctor’s reports, and any information related to your injury or condition.
  • Employer correspondence: Bring any letters, emails, or forms related to your claim from your employer or the workers' compensation insurance company.
  • Wage and benefits information: Provide information on your wages, benefits, and any lost income due to the injury.
  • List of questions: Prepare questions about your case, the process, costs, and what to expect moving forward.
  • Timeline of events: Prepare a timeline of the incident, your injury, and any medical treatment or communication with your employer and the insurance company.

Being well-prepared for your consultation will allow the lawyer to assess your case more effectively and provide you with the best possible legal advice.

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