PERSONAL REPRESENTATION… THAT’S OUR PROMISE!

The Law Firm of Flora Templeton Stuart fights for the rights of injured workers. Our firm has represented thousands of injured workers who have sustained serious injuries at work and need immediate payment of medical bills and disability benefits for 36 years. We consult with you to receive optimal medical treatment and a fair settlement with protection of future benefits. There are no fees, costs or expenses unless you recover.

INJURED AT WORK?

Notify Your Employer Immediately!

Make sure your employer completes the accident report. If your employer requests that you sign the report of injury, make sure you read it before you sign it and obtain a copy before you leave the place of employment.

Can I get lost wages?

If you are off work for more than two weeks, benefits shall be paid from the date of injury. If your physician gives you a statement that you aren’t to work, called Temporary Total Disability or TTD, you should be entitled to receive weekly benefits that represent 66 2/3 of your Average weekly wage or AWW (up to a maximum of $711.79). Weekly benefits usually stop when a physician has determined you have reached your Maximum Medical Improvement or MMI.

What is permanent Impairment and Occupational Disability?

Once the physician has determined you have reached MMI you may be entitled to a settlement for your permanent injury. (If you do have some percentage of permanent impairment, you may be entitled to receive money for the resulting permanent damage from the results of the work related injury. The percent of disability is based on the whole person impairment given by the physician who evaluates you.)

Can I select my own physician?

Yes

How do I pay an attorney?

For attorney/client contracts made on or after July 14, 2000, there is a maximum fee an injured worker’s attorney can charge. For the first $25,000 of the award the charge can be 20%, 15% for the next $10,000 and 5% can be charged for the remainder of the award, not to exceed $12,000.