Lewis County Workplace Injury Lawyer

Lewis County, WA Workplace Injury Lawyer

In Washington, many workers are covered under workers’ compensation. This system goes a long way to provide benefits like medical expenses, lost wages, and even permanent disability in some cases. However, depending on the severity of your injuries, it may not cover everything. Workers’ compensation also doesn’t account for factors like emotional distress or pain and suffering. Our legal team can help you pursue additional compensation, especially if, as a worker, you’re not entitled to workers’ compensation or if your claim was denied. We can handle all aspects of the process, including filling out paperwork, filing your claim, and negotiating a settlement. Insurance companies are often incentivized to deny claims or offer the least amount possible. They understand that injured workers usually aren’t in a position to fight back, but when they know our attorney is on the other side, they’re more willing to negotiate. Sometimes, the type of injury can make the process harder as well. Injuries like a malfunctioning machine causing a worker to break an arm can have a clearer connection than a worker who ends up with a bad back after years of repetitive motions. The latter incident often requires more evidence, but our Lewis County workplace injury lawyer can help build a strong case.

Experience Makes The Difference In Workplace Injuries

When you’re injured on the job, you have every right to pursue compensation, but sometimes obtaining a fair and just settlement requires extra help.

• Our founding attorney, Zach Herschensohn, has been representing victims and their families for over 20 years. Whether your workplace injury leaves you harmed for months or if you’re needing compensation for lifelong care, he can walk you through your options.
• Zach’s many clients include seamen who were injured while on the job and construction workers who were exposed to harmful substances. To date, he’s recovered millions in damages for his clients. He always pursues maximum compensation, and he knows how to negotiate to secure a fair and just settlement.
• Zach believes that it takes more than education and experience to represent his clients. He attributes much of his success to his dedication, hard work, and the willingness to become aggressive with the other side.

Workplace injuries can be devastating and stressful, and a denied claim can add to this stress. Discover how our Lewis County workplace injury lawyer can help when you call us at Herschensohn Law Firm, PLLC, today!