Item: Hawkins Law Firm
Rating: 5
Author: Angela D.

Back Injuries at Work

Tulsa Attorney For Work-Related Back Injuries

Serious back injuries often result in some form of disability due to decreased mobility, paralysis and chronic pain. Understanding the long-term costs of a back injury requires a careful evaluation of your medical condition, prognosis for returning to work and ability to perform basic, everyday tasks.

At the Hawkins Law Office, Tulsa attorney Phillip C. Hawkins consults medical experts, economists, and life care planners in determining the true financial impact of a back injury sustained at work. While Mr. Hawkins is prepared to handle workers compensation claims associated with back injuries, as your lawyer he is also ready to pursue damages against third parties when they are responsible for causing the accident that injured you.

To learn more about back injuries caused at work and the options you have available for recovering lost wages and medical expenses, contact personal injury lawyer Phillip C. Hawkins today.

Causes of Back Injury on the Job

The Hawkins Law Firm represents clients injured due to the following kinds of work-related accidents:

Collapsed scaffolding
Back hoe accident
Falling debris
Slip and fall
Lifting heavy material

Third Party Liability Claims

Third party liability arises when contractors - electricians, construction companies, plumbers, etc, - enter a job site to perform work and end up causing an accident that injures others. While your injuries may be covered under your employer's workers compensation coverage, if a third party caused your injuries, you may be able to recover damages from them as well.

Since workers compensation may only cover a portion of your medical expenses and lost wages, seeking damages against the third party responsible for your injuries may be necessary, especially when injuries are serious and long-term disability is involved.

Determining the Cost of a Back Injury

Insurance companies will almost always dispute the amount of damages involved in a back injury case. First, their attorneys and medical experts are likely to dispute the extent of your injuries. Secondly, depending on an injury victim's medical history, insurers will argue your injuries stem wholly or in part from a pre-existing condition. As your attorney, Phillip C. Hawkins consults medical experts who can verify the nature and scope of your injuries. Next, working with economists and life care planner, Mr. Hawkins presents cost data analyses maintained by HMOs and the insurance industry itself regarding known costs associated with your condition.

Contact Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorney Phillip C. Hawkins Today

For more information regarding your legal options after a serious back injury at work, contact personal injury lawyer Phillip C. Hawkins today and schedule a free consultation.

★★★★★

I've known Phil for over 4 years now and have always been very happy with his service to me. Anytime I had questions or issues Phil would always find me the answers I needed and always in a timely and professional manner. I never had a problem with him returning my calls even at odd hours. He was a tremendous help to me and still is and I was very pleased with the outcome. I fully understand that I was not his only client but he still always found time to talk to me when I needed him and to reassure me when I stressed over my situation. Angela D.

I had Phil Hawkins as my attorney on several cases and have been extremely satisfied with his services. Him and his staff kept me informed and up to date on every step. He was very professional and very knowledgeable on all my cases over the past 5 years. My future was looking pretty dim there for awhile because of my injuries and age but Mr Hawkins came through and I can now relax. I found him and his staff very polite, courteous and compassionate to my circumstances and the final results were very satisfying. Frederick J.

I am very grateful for the support of the Hawkins Law Firm. It is not common to walk into law firm and be greeted by a dog! However, as it is only in a time of crisis that one needs to seek out the help of an attorney - I found this to be a very unique and helpful comfort! Not only did Mr. Hawkins take the time to address all of my questions and concerns; but the warm and welcoming environment of his law firm, along with his staff, made an otherwise stressful situation a overall less overwhelming experience. Debbie C.

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