If you've been injured at work, you need to talk to a personal injury attorney right away. This is especially true if you're not getting treated fairly. You might not realize this, but some employers will use intimidation tactics to stop you from getting the benefits you deserve. Unfortunately, most workers don't recognize those tactics. That's where a personal injury consultation comes into the picture. Read the list provided below. If you're dealing with any of the issues described here, it's time to hire a personal injury attorney. 

Pressure to Avoid Legal Help

If your employer is pressuring you to avoid legal help, now's the time to talk to a personal injury attorney. Employers don't like to deal with worker's compensation claims. One way to avoid those claims is to put pressure on their employees. Your employer might ask you to go without legal representation. Or, they may ask you not to file a worker's compensation claim at all. If your employer is pressuring you about your worker's compensation claim, speak to an attorney right away. You need to protect your rights to compensation. 

Threats to Return to Work

If you've suffered work-related injuries, you have the right to worker's compensation leave. Your doctors will determine when it's safe for you to return to work. If your employer is pressuring you to return to work, you need to consult with a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Some employers will use threats and intimidation to get injured workers back to work. If your employer has threatened your job if you don't return to work, you need to consult with an attorney right away. A personal injury attorney can stop the harassment and the threats. 

Delayed Claims Processing

If your claim for worker's compensation keeps getting delayed, don't wait to talk to an attorney. Insurance companies use delay tactics to wear you down. They may delay processing to get you to drop the claim. Or, they may delay processing to get you back to work faster. These types of delays stop you from getting the benefits you're entitled to. If you're dealing with one delay after another, schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney. They can help you put an end to the delays. 

Unfair Settlement Offers

If you've been out of work, you're depending on a fair settlement. Unfortunately, insurance companies don't always offer fair settlements. Most insurance companies try to lowball their settlement offers. If you've been offered a settlement, don't accept it until you talk to an attorney. A personal injury attorney will make sure the offer is fair. 

Contact a law firm like Lake Munro, LLC to learn more.