St. Paul Work Accident Lawyer
Trusted Work Accident Attorney Who Works Hard to Achieve Your Best Outcome
When you suffer an injury in an accident while on the job, you should receive protection from state workers’ compensation programs. These programs provide payouts for your medical bills and a partial payout for any lost wages you cannot earn while you are recovering from your injuries. Workers’ comp is a beneficial program for employees, because they usually can receive these benefits regardless of who was at fault for the injury accident on the jobsite.
However, moving through the workers’ compensation program can be a tricky process. You need to follow the rules precisely, and you must complete multiple forms to keep your claim in good standing. Additionally, you may also decide to pursue a third-party claim. Going through this kind of situation for the first time can be quite daunting. Count on our St. Paul work accident lawyer at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law to protect your rights throughout the process, giving you the guidance you need to successfully pursue a third-party claim.
Why You Should Choose Our Work Accident Lawyer to Represent You
Our St. Paul work accident lawyers have experience with many different aspects of working within the workers’ compensation program – however, we focus on third-party claims. We know that things can go wrong at any point along the way, meaning you may need some legal help to keep your case moving forward in a successful manner. Our team is ready to stand up on your behalf, helping you work through any complications that arise.
Attorney Isaac Tyroler
Representing injured people is extremely important for Attorney Isaac Tyroler. He knows that insurance companies rarely treat victims fairly, which is why he believes so strongly in giving victims the help they need. He promises to work tirelessly on behalf of his clients, never cutting corners, because he knows through his more than a decade of helping victims that this is the best way to reach the ultimate goal for the case.
Attorney Rachel Sperling Leonard
Because of her work in insurance defense while she was in law school, Attorney Rachel Sperling Leonard has significant knowledge about how insurance companies operate. She uses this knowledge to give our clients winning strategies that we can use in work accident cases. She is fluent in both English and Spanish, which gives our St. Paul work accident law firm the ability to converse with clients in the language they feel most comfortable using.
How Tyroler Leonard Injury Law Can Help with Your Work Accident Case
Our St. Paul work accident lawyer knows that you probably are going through a difficult time financially after your accident at work. You are seeing your medical costs increase quickly at the same time that you cannot work because of your injuries. One of the reasons the workers’ comp program is in place is because the state does not want workers to have to wait a long time to receive their benefits, as sometimes can happen with a personal injury claim in St. Paul.
Our work accident lawyers do not want to add to your financial stresses while you wait for your benefit payouts to start. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You do not have to pay us until your third-party claim comes to a satisfactory conclusion. Our fee comes from a percentage of the final settlement amount. If we don’t win any money for you, you owe us nothing.
Our St. Paul Work Accident Attorneys Collect Evidence on Your Behalf
One frustrating aspect of workers’ comp claims – and one where our work accident attorneys frequently can help – is when the workers’ compensation insurance company begins questioning your version of how the accident occurred.
For example, the insurance company may accuse you of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident, which can affect your benefits.
- Minnesota: Minnesota workers’ compensation laws specifically deny benefits when the employer or insurer can prove the injured worker was drunk or high at the time of the accident.
- Wisconsin: Rather than completely denying the injured worker any benefits, Wisconsin workers’ compensation laws reduce the workers’ benefits by up to 15% when the evidence shows the worker was intoxicated at the time of the accident.
Ideally, our St. Paul work accident attorney can find evidence that shows you had no level of intoxication prior to the accident, meaning you can receive the full benefits you deserve. What we often find is that your coworkers who may have witnessed the accident are reluctant to come forward initially, as they are afraid that the employer may retaliate against them if they stand up for you as the injured worker. However, we often can convince your coworkers to do the right thing and to tell the truth about what happened in your case, disputing the claims of the insurance company that you were drinking or taking drugs while at work.
The Importance of Hiring Our St. Paul Work Accident Lawyers
You are eligible to receive a number of benefits as part of filing your workers’ compensation claim. However, the workers’ comp insurance company may try to deny your claim and leave you without everything you need to have.
At Tyroler Leonard Injury Law, our work accident law firm provides numerous benefits to our clients. Some of the payments that we can try to help you receive in a third-party claim include:
- Costs of emergency medical care
- Costs of ongoing medical care
- Costs of physical therapy
- Costs of prescription drugs
- Partial compensation for the wages you were unable to earn
- Payments for temporary or permanent disability
- Payments for loss of the use of a body part.
We also defend you against accusations from the insurance company, and we seek evidence that proves that your version of events is accurate. In a workers’ comp case, we don’t have to prove negligence, but we do have to show that you were working at the time of the accident and that you did not cause the injuries to yourself.
FAQs: Common Questions That Our St. Paul Work Accident Lawyers Hear from Clients
Because many injured people who are going through the workers’ comp process are doing so for the first time, it’s understandable that they have many questions. Our St. Paul work accident attorney works hard to answer any questions clients have. We’ve listed some of our clients’ most common questions here, along with our answers.
Can My Employer Fire Me If I File for Workers’ Comp?
No, Minnesota and Wisconsin state laws do not allow employers to retaliate against injured workers by firing them just for filing a workers’ comp claim, although there are circumstances where a firing is allowable. If you believe your employer is trying to fire you unjustly after your injury at work, reach out to our St. Paul work accident lawyer.
What If My Employer Is Pressuring Me to Return to Work Too Fast?
Employers cannot expect you to return to your job until your doctor clears you for work. You must be given time to heal as much as possible. If your employer is pressuring you, reach out to our St. Paul work accident lawyer for help.
Can I Sue My Employer After My Injury While on The Job?
The purpose of the workers’ compensation program is that injured workers receive their payouts faster; in exchange, they typically do not have the ability to bring a personal injury lawsuit against the employer. In certain circumstances, you could file a personal injury claim, and our St. Paul work accident attorney can help you determine if your case fits the requirements.
Although our St. Paul work accident lawyer often receives a call from an injured worker after a denial of a workers’ comp claim, we can take over your case at any point, including immediately after the accident, and pursue a third-party claim. We know that answering your questions honestly and keeping you informed throughout the process is the best way to give you the level of service you deserve.
Call Our St. Paul Work Accident Lawyer Today for a Free Case Review
Working through the aspects of a workers’ compensation case on your own can be a significant challenge while you are trying to recover from your injuries. Let the team at Tyroler Leonard Injury Law help you, protecting your rights, while also helping you move through the third-party claim process.
It can feel lonely when you are sitting at home or in the hospital after injuries you suffered in an accident at work. You may feel isolated after being cut off from the companionship you have with your coworkers when you cannot work after an injury on the job. You need St. Paul work accident lawyers who will support you both legally and emotionally. Our team stands by your side from the time you hire us until the case comes to a conclusion. For a free review of your case, contact us today at 651-259-1113.
Attorney Isaac Tyroler
Attorney Isaac Tyroler has been a strong advocate for injured people his entire legal career. He has a passion for righting wrongs, and he deeply cares about representing injured clients who may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to navigate the legal system. He is compassionate toward clients and aggressive with insurance companies and defendants. He is on the elected Board of Governors of the Minnesota Association of Justice (MAJ), the top personal injury lawyers’ group in Minnesota. And is currently the chair of MAJ’s legislative committee. [ Attorney Bio ]
