Workers Compensation Attorneys

55,389 verified workers comp attorneys across the United States. Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Workers compensation is the no-fault insurance system that pays for medical care and lost wages when you are hurt on the job. In exchange, you generally cannot sue your employer directly. Workers comp sounds straightforward but is full of traps — missed deadlines, disputed body parts, undervalued impairment ratings, and pressure to return to work too soon. An experienced workers comp attorney protects your benefits and pushes for the full value of your claim.

What a workers comp lawyer does

Files your claim and meets every state-specific reporting deadline
Coordinates approved medical care and independent medical exams (IME)
Fights denials of injuries, body parts, or specific treatments
Maximizes temporary total disability and permanent partial disability ratings
Negotiates lump-sum settlements (compromise & release)
Identifies third-party claims (defective equipment, negligent contractor) outside the workers comp system

Common injuries covered

Construction falls and crush injuries
Repetitive stress injuries: carpal tunnel, rotator cuff, back strain
Vehicle accidents while driving for work
Slip, trip, and fall injuries on job premises
Toxic exposure and occupational disease
Hearing loss from sustained workplace noise

When to call a workers comp lawyer

Your claim was denied or your employer disputes the injury
You are pressured back to work before your doctor releases you
You are offered a settlement that seems low
You have a serious injury with permanent restrictions
You also have a Social Security Disability claim

Atty. Laura Leigh Ferrante

Atlantic Beach 41 years 5.0

Ms. Laura Leigh Ferrante is a lawyer practicing business law, workers compensation law.

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Atty. Robert Joseph Marchand

Fall River 51 years 5.0

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Atty. Robert T. Naumes

Boston 48 years 5.0

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Atty. J Michael Moeller

Tucson 57 years 5.0

Mr. J Michael Moeller is a lawyer practicing workers compensation defense law, insurance defense law.

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Atty. Clayton J. Quinn, Esq.

Milford 29 years 5.0

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Atty. Bobby Lau

San Jose 5.0

Bobby Lau is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, workers compensation. Bobby received a B.S. degree from Santa Clara University, and .

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Atty. Allan Elliot Lapidus

Chicago 59 years 5.0

Allan Elliot Lapidus is a lawyer practicing business, commercial litigation, employment litigation and 2 other areas of law. Allan received a B.S. deg...

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Atty. Maurice E Bostick

Destrehan 36 years 5.0

Mr. Maurice E Bostick is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, workers compensation defense, personal injury defense and 1 other area of law.

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Atty. David Joseph Kupets

Chicago 36 years 5.0 Free consult

David Joseph Kupets is a lawyer practicing slip and fall, human and civil rights, personal injury and 17 other areas of law. David received a B.A. deg...

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Atty. David S. Petrich

Glenview 40 years 5.0 Free consult

David S. Petrich is a lawyer practicing workers compensation.

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Atty. John Webster Merting

Gulf Breeze 58 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Kyle Austin Counts

Oklahoma City 13 years 5.0

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Atty. James Scott Thomson

Berkeley 48 years 5.0

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Atty. Neil T. O'Donnell

Kingston 39 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Ronald L. Hilley

Atlanta 50 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Seth Abrams

Miami 52 years 5.0

Seth Abrams is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. Seth received a B.A. degree from George Washington University in 1969, and has been licensed ...

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Atty. Larry P Beidelman

St. Helena Island 56 years 5.0

Larry P Beidelman is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation law, occupational disease law, insurance defense law. Larry received a B.A. degree from...

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Atty. Peter J. Bartinik Sr., Esq.

East Berlin 59 years 5.0

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Atty. Virginius R. Shackelford III

Culpeper 52 years 5.0

Virginius R. Shackelford III is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, criminal law, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law.

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Atty. Mark C. Kodner

St. Louis 41 years 5.0

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Atty. David Spradlin

Spring 34 years 5.0

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Atty. Michael D. Clover

Shawnee 36 years 5.0

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Atty. Neil Joseph Adams

Joliet 33 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Edward M Shaw

Ann Arbor 37 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. R. Jeremy Solomon

Charleston 51 years 5.0

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Atty. J. Stanley Hill

Hutchinson 53 years 5.0

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Atty. Marybeth Dougherty

Chicago 44 years 5.0

Marybeth Dougherty is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, litigation. Marybeth received a B.A. degree from University of Notre ...

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Atty. Ellen T Dugan

Santa Ana 40 years 5.0

Ellen T Dugan is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, worker's compensation, litigation. Ellen received a degree from University of Denver in 197...

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Atty. Allen Jay Lowe

Washington 49 years 5.0

Allen Jay Lowe is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, medical malpractice and 2 other areas of law. Allen received a B.A. degre...

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Atty. Donald P. Tobin

Woodland Hills 59 years 5.0

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Atty. Kurt Alan Offner

Covington 24 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Reginald M. Sealey

Upper Marlboro 44 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. James Bernard Blumenstiel

Powell 59 years 5.0

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Atty. David Lee Bacon

Los Angeles 57 years 5.0

David Lee Bacon is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, workers compensation, employment & labor and 1 other area of law. David has been licensed fo...

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Atty. Michael D. Williams

Houston 41 years 5.0

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Atty. Jenifer Dana Kaufman

Abington 29 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Clinton M. Lavender

Tampa 28 years 5.0

Mr. Lavender received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1994 and his law degree from Florida State University in 1998.

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Atty. Jon-Selby Reynolds Hawk

Macon 29 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. John J. McConnell, Jr.

Providence 43 years 5.0

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Oklahoma City 44 years 5.0

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Mocksville 27 years 5.0

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Atty. Lisa Lombard Lombard-Clarke

Augusta 39 years 5.0

Ms. Lisa Lombard Lombard-Clarke is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, domestic relations, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

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Atty. Patricia Gardner Campbell

Nashville 40 years 5.0

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Atty. Christopher J. Marzzacco

Harrisburg 30 years 5.0 Free consult

Christopher J. Marzzacco is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability and 5 other areas of law.

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Atty. Giorgio Caflisch

Houston 39 years 5.0

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Atty. Marc Bradley Moen

Iowa City 47 years 5.0

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Atty. Michael John Bourquard

New Orleans 37 years 5.0

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Atty. Steven G. Kluender

Milwaukee 40 years 5.0

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Atty. Bryce Adam Schmidt

Ocala 24 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Gregg Alan Pennington

North Hollywood 46 years 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Kevin D. Berry

Tulsa 40 years 5.0

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Atty. Andrew A. Merrill

Manchester 46 years 5.0 Free consult

Andrew A. Merrill is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, insurance law.

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Atty. A Scott Gow

Fort Lauderdale 27 years 5.0

Mr. A Scott Gow is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury.

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Atty. John P. Connolly

Chicago 42 years 5.0

John P. Connolly is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation defense, employer liability and 4 other areas of law.

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Atty. Joseph M. Cloud

Huntsville 46 years 5.0

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Portland 44 years 5.0

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Tulsa 50 years 5.0

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Nashville 18 years 5.0

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Greenville 43 years 5.0 Free consult

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Cincinnati 42 years 5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions about Workers Comp

How much does a workers comp lawyer cost?

Workers comp attorneys are paid on contingency, typically 15% to 25% of the disputed benefits or settlement — with the percentage usually capped by state statute and approved by the workers comp judge. You pay nothing out of pocket.

Can I be fired for filing a workers comp claim?

Direct retaliation for filing a claim is illegal in every state. Indirect pressure (accelerated discipline, hostile assignments, encouraged resignation) is more common and can support a separate retaliation lawsuit. Document everything.

What if I cannot return to my old job?

Workers comp typically pays a permanent partial disability award based on your impairment rating and — in some states — vocational rehabilitation benefits. If you cannot return to any work, you may qualify for permanent total disability and should also apply for Social Security Disability.

Can I sue my employer instead of filing workers comp?

In most cases no — workers comp is the exclusive remedy against the employer. Exceptions exist for intentional injury, employers without coverage, and third-party negligence (e.g., defective equipment manufacturer). A lawyer can identify any third-party claim worth pursuing.

How long do I have to report a work injury?

Most states require notice within 30 to 90 days of the injury and a formal claim within 1 to 2 years. Repetitive-stress and occupational-disease claims have discovery-rule deadlines. The shorter the notice deadline, the more important it is to report immediately and in writing.

Will workers comp pay all my medical bills?

Workers comp pays 100% of medical bills for authorized, reasonable, and necessary treatment related to the work injury. The system controls provider choice in some states and disputes treatment authorization aggressively. A lawyer can fight denials of MRIs, surgery, and specialist referrals.

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