Workers Compensation Attorneys

54,932 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. Mary O. Lucas

Pittston 30 yrs 5.0 Free consult

Mary O. Lucas is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, social security, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

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Atty. R. Trent McAuliffe

Reno 46 yrs 5.0

R. Trent McAuliffe is a lawyer practicing workers compensation.

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Atty. W Marc Hardesty

Jacksonville 36 yrs 5.0 Free consult

Mr. W Marc Hardesty is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile and motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice and 5 other areas of law.

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Atty. James M. Davin

Houston 42 yrs 5.0

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Atty. William Raymond Polhamus

Columbus 53 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Douglas A. Enloe

Lawrenceville 53 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Joseph Pitts Binkley, Jr

Nashville 57 yrs 5.0

Joseph Pitts Binkley, Jr is a lawyer practicing personal injury cases, workers' compensation, domestic relations law and 2 other areas of law. Joseph received a...

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Atty. Mark A. Ringsmuth

Madison 30 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Joseph B. Bertrand

Woburn 47 yrs 5.0

Joseph B. Bertrand is a lawyer practicing product liability, professional malpractice, workers compensation law and 1 other area of law.

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Atty. Gary M. Greenhalgh

Rock Springs 59 yrs 5.0

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Lancaster 25 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. John Wheelan Maupin

St. Louis 51 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Charles W Berger

Harlan 63 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Gerard King Stevens

Towson 52 yrs 5.0

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Coral Gables 20 yrs 5.0

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San Antonio 47 yrs 5.0

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Vienna 18 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Leslie Jay Shayne

Walhalla 45 yrs 5.0

Mr. Leslie Jay Shayne is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, personal injury, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law.

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Atty. John Michael Joyce

Orlando 54 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Terry C. Allen

Jefferson City 59 yrs 5.0

Terry C. Allen is a lawyer practicing general practice, administrative law, litigation and 11 other areas of law.

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Atty. J Patrick Butler

Tucson 49 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Jennifer Denise Fitzpatrick

Pioneer 28 yrs 5.0

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Portland 21 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Milton P. Allen, Jr.

Lawrence 51 yrs 5.0

Milton P. Allen, Jr. is a lawyer practicing personal injury, domestic relations law, workers compensation and 6 other areas of law.

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Atty. Ryan Arthur Rucker

Atlanta 14 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. James David Jeffers

Los Gatos 47 yrs 5.0

James David Jeffers is a lawyer practicing workers compensation. James received a B.A. degree from The Ohio State University, and has been licensed for 47 years...

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Atty. Wilber M Brucker III

Detroit 43 yrs 5.0

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Tulsa 32 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Jonathan Gould

Washington 50 yrs 5.0

Mr. Jonathan Gould is a lawyer practicing labor law, employment & labor, workers compensation law and 2 other areas of law.

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Atty. Robert Edward Haney

Milwaukee 41 yrs 5.0

Robert Edward Haney is a lawyer practicing personal injury, medical malpractice, workers compensation and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree fr...

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Atty. Griffin Hanrahan

Bridgewater 9 yrs 5.0 Free consult

Griffin Hanrahan is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, social security disability. Griffin received a B.A. degree from Clemson University, and has been ...

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Atty. Sidney Schupak

Gaithersburg 35 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Richard Crosby Eason

Nashville 50 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Samuel M Rosamond III

New Orleans 41 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Jack Parsons

Wiggins 70 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Clifford Michael Levy

San Diego 46 yrs 5.0

Clifford Michael Levy is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security disability, worker's compensation. Clifford received a B.A. degree from Unive...

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Atty. John Watson Wheeler

Knoxville 58 yrs 5.0

John Watson Wheeler is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, tort law, mediation and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.S. degree from University of Tennes...

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Atty. James F Schneider

Forest Lake 48 yrs 5.0

James F Schneider is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, divorce & separation, workers compensation and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree fro...

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Atty. J. Russell Goudelock II

Columbia 40 yrs 5.0

J. Russell Goudelock II is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation law, employment law.

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Atty. Howard Litton Tankersley

Florence 33 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Ellen G. Stoebling

Las Vegas 39 yrs 5.0

Ellen G. Stoebling is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, bankruptcy.

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Atty. Dorwan G Vizzier

Alexandria 51 yrs 5.0

Dorwan G Vizzier is a lawyer practicing products liability, personal injury, workers compensation and 1 other area of law. Dorwan received a degree from Univers...

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Atty. Charles L. Powell

White River Junction 43 yrs 5.0 Free consult

Charles L. Powell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice and 3 other areas of law.

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Atty. Jeremy Michael Carroll

Boston 15 yrs 5.0

Jeremy Michael Carroll is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, wrongful death and 2 other areas of law. Jeremy has been licensed for 15 ye...

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Atty. Dwight Orville Bailey

Flatwoods 43 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. William G. Tishkoff, Esq.

Ann Arbor 35 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Atty. Roger L. Sutton

Charles City 57 yrs 5.0

Roger L. Sutton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, civil litigation, personal injury law and 2 other areas of law.

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Atty. Bruce H Stanger

West Hartford 49 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Mark Eugene Barbour

Cleveland 38 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Benjamin Paul Feld

Santa Barbara 24 yrs 5.0 Free consult

Benjamin Paul Feld is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, social security disability, social security. Benjamin has been licensed for 24 years.

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Atty. Toby J. Gordon

Burlington 28 yrs 5.0

Toby J. Gordon is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

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Atty. Duke K. McCall, Jr.

Greenville 60 yrs 5.0

Duke K. McCall, Jr. is a lawyer practicing litigation, workers compensation, insurance litigation and 3 other areas of law.

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Atty. Edward P. Shamy, Jr.

North Brunswick 44 yrs 5.0

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Atty. David L. Snyder

Baltimore 57 yrs 5.0

David L. Snyder is a lawyer practicing business planning law, corporate/business, insurance & workers' comp and 4 other areas of law.

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Atty. N. Shannon Bartels Stewart

Lima 32 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Andrew S. Dimmock

Everett 39 yrs 5.0

Andrew S. Dimmock is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, insurance and 2 other areas of law.

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Kenosha 53 yrs 5.0 Free consult

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Jackson 35 yrs 5.0

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Birmingham 26 yrs 5.0

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Atty. Frank M. Bonifacic

Williams Bay 59 yrs 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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