Whether you are in the initial stages of filing a workers’ compensation claim or nearing the end of the process, you may be wondering if your case will need to go to trial. There are many different factors that determine if you will have to bring your workers’ compensation claim to trial. Although it may be intimidating and overwhelming, going to trial doesn’t have to be scary if you have a knowledgeable and experienced attorney to answer any questions you may have and to prepare a strong case for your claim. 

Do all workers’ compensation cases have to go to trial?

It is sometimes unclear under which circumstances your workers’ compensation case would have to be brought to trial. Each case is unique, but many cases are resolved voluntarily without the need to go to trial either via settlement or through the involvement of an attorney. Ideally, the employer/insurer of the injured party responds favorably and awards benefits without going to trial.  There are some instances, however, when the employer/insurer denies an injured worker’s claim entirely, regardless of new and compelling evidence brought to the case. A trial is a great venue to argue why you are entitled to benefits and to obtain a favorable award from the Administrative Law Judges that sit on the bench, whose main priorities are to direct and force the employer/insurer to do the right thing. 

Is Poirier Law Firm able to help if I have to bring my case to trial or will I need to hire another attorney?

Luckily, Poirier Law specializes in and is passionate about trial work. We have successfully tried hundreds of cases for our injured workers! Rest assured that if you reach a point in your case in which a trial would be beneficial, our team is equipped to fight for your rights. If your case is brought to trial, you do not need to worry about obtaining any additional documentation. We will ensure that any and all necessary documents are collected before trial. As an injured worker, your main priority should be getting back to health and not to worry about the logistics of how you will receive the compensation you are entitled to. Contact Poirier Law Firm to place your workers’ compensation case in trusted and expert hands, regardless if it is an easy settlement or requires a trial!