Sacramento's Experienced Workers' Compensation Law Firm

The Law Office of Nicholas Sheedy has been a leader in Sacramento's workers’ compensation cases for over 15 years. We’re proud to enforce the rights of injured police officers, firefighters, public safety officers, and private sector workers across Sacramento and throughout the state of California. When you are hurt on the job, it is crucial to find a workers' compensation law firm you can trust.

Our team of experienced attorneys and staff work together to provide exceptional counsel and assistance to injured workers from the onset of their case through litigation and appeal. Here are some words from Nicholas himself:

How a Workers' Compensation Attorney Can Help You

If you're dealing with a workers' compensation case, you might be wondering whether hiring an attorney is the best choice for you. The answer is that it will almost always be beneficial for you to make the investment and retain legal services. Here are just some of the ways that a workers' compensation attorney can help you:

• Paperwork: The success of your workers' compensation claim will partially depend on a significant amount of paperwork. Your claim can be denied depending on even a small error on your application. An experienced attorney will ensure that all paperwork is filled out properly and filed on time.
• Fair Assessments: It might be difficult for you to accurately place a value on your injury; that is where our experienced team comes in. We will make sure that you are pursuing the benefits to which you are entitled and that those benefits continue for as long as possible.
• Negotiations: A workers' compensation attorney can negotiate with insurance companies and workers' comp boards on your behalf so you can focus on other things. If the other parties cannot negotiate in good faith, we will pursue next steps and advocate on your behalf.
• Experience: While this is likely your first time dealing with a workers' compensation claim, our office has the professional background to approach your case with confidence.
• Peace of Mind: If you have been injured on the job, you likely have expenses such as medical bills, treatment, and regular expenses that pile up while you recover. This can be a stressful time, so it can be incredibly helpful to your mental health to have an experienced professional on your side. Our office will always be on hand to answer your questions and address any concerns. All you have to do is reach out.

Did you know that applicants who retain the services of a workers' compensation attorney are more likely to be successful? Contact the Law Office of Nicholas Sheedy if you need assistance in the Sacramento, CA area!

“Do I really need to hire a workers' compensation attorney?”

This is a very valid question that is posed to me nearly every day. I tell all injured workers who are prospective clients the same thing. Namely, where the case is that their injury is beyond simple first aid, or has not completely resolved in a couple of months, or is even potentially surgical, then a good specialized workers' compensation attorney is a must to protect the applicant’s various rights under the California Labor Code. After all, the insurance adjuster is an expert who handles solely worker’s comp claims for a living. As such, adjusters know all the “ins and outs” of workers comp law to benefit their insurance company and usually to the detriment of the unrepresented injured worker. This is simply how they’ve been trained and often they have been trained to mislead the injured worker/applicant.

If you know very little about cars, wouldn’t you feel a lot safer going to a reputable mechanic rather than servicing your own brakes? The same rule applies here. The insurance company is comprised of experts to serve the insurance carrier’s interests, NOT yours as the injured worker. That is where the Law Office of Nicholas Sheedy comes in. We hold the insurance company's feet to the fire daily for our clients. When an adjuster will not authorize something medically necessary, my office first makes demands, then files Petitions for Penalties promptly against the insurance carrier and proceeds toward trial. Often, we are in court in a matter of a couple of weeks to try the matter and gain our clients’ much-needed medical care. There are specific rules the insurance company must follow. If they don’t, we hold them and keep them fully accountable.

What Information Does Our Worker’s Compensation Attorney Need?

When you first meet with our worker’s compensation attorney, having the proper information on hand can help us get a clear idea of how to proceed. Here are some essential documents and pieces of information that you should bring to your initial consultation: 



• Accident Details: Provide a detailed account of the incident in question, including the date, time, and location of the injury. Describe your job role, including role descriptions and duties. Provide a detailed account of the events that happened before, during, and after the accident, and note any unsafe conditions and contact information of potential witnesses. You might want to write everything down soon after it happens while your memory is still fresh. 
• Medical Records: Bring all of your medical records related to the injury. This can include initial emergency visits, follow-up appointments, records of diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions. We can use this documentation to prove the extent and nature of your injuries; it also helps us accurately assess how much compensation you might be entitled to receive.
• Employment Information: Be ready to provide information about your employment history with the company, as this can affect your eligibility for benefits. Since worker’s compensation benefits often depend on your average earnings, bring pay stubs or a W-2 form to document your wages. We will also need information about your employer’s worker’s compensation insurance. Provide the company name and policy number, if possible.
• Communication Records: If there has been any correspondence related to your injury between you and your employer or their insurance company, bring it with you to our meeting. Examples might include emails, letters, or notices regarding your injury or your worker's compensation claim.
• Previous Claims: If you have filed any previous worker's compensation claims, bring records to our initial meeting. Past claims can sometimes impact how we handle new or current claims.
• Photographic Evidence: If possible, provide photos of the injury and of the accident scene in question. Providing visual evidence can support your account of the incident and demonstrate how severe the conditions were.

By gathering this information, you can help our worker's compensation attorney build a strong case to secure the benefits you deserve. This preparation also helps streamline the process, potentially allowing us to resolve your case more quickly. Contact the Law Office of Nicholas Sheedy today to learn more! We work with clients from Sacramento and the surrounding areas.

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