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When you are looking for an attorney to help you with your workers compensation case, there are a few things you need to know:<\/p>\n

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First, some attorneys require payment for review of your case.\u00a0 It is ethical for an attorney to charge up to $300 as an on-time-only charge if the attorney does not enter the case.<\/p>\n

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Second, it is illegal for an attorney to require a retainer (up front money) to secure payment of his fees.\u00a0 An attorney can, however, ask the client to front costs.\u00a0 Most attorneys do this on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n

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Third, when you are considering attorneys to hire, look at their track record.\u00a0 Have they been practicing Workers Compensation for a number of years?\u00a0 Have they always represented Employees or have they been an Employer\u2019s attorney.\u00a0 If the attorney previously was an Employer\u2019s attorney, you would be right to believe that s\/he would have insight into that mind set.\u00a0 However, you have to ask yourself, why did this person change who s\/he is working for?\u00a0 Was it a cataclysmic change in a belief system?\u00a0 Or are you in danger of hiring someone with an attitude that most Employees don\u2019t deserve benefits.<\/p>\n

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Fourth, ask whether the attorney has had experience in a case similar to yours. \u00a0Is the insurance company is claiming you didn\u2019t notify them of the injury timely or is the insurance company claiming that your injury is not work-related?\u00a0 Is it a shoulder case, knee case, back or neck case, or hearing loss, carpal tunnel or some other degenerative injury?\u00a0 Is the attorney comfortable dealing with the issues that may be raised depending on your particular injury?<\/p>\n

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Keenan Powell has practiced Workers Compensation law in the State of Alaska for nearly 30 years and has dedicated her practice to Workers Compensation representing injured Alaskans for the past 9 years handling hundreds of cases.\u00a0 A sample of verdicts she has obtained for Employees is found at\u00a0 http:\/\/www.keenanpowell.com\/settlements_wc.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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There is absolutely no fee for a consultation, all consultations are free.\u00a0 If you want to set up a meeting, use the contact form on this website or call:\u00a0 907 258 7663.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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