Some claimants choose to "go it alone" and file a workers' compensation claim without any legal assistance. We asked attorney Alaina Sullivan, for her opinion on when you need to speak with an attorney. Read more to learn about your situation: Can I change attorneys during my case? Do I need an attorney if I broke my ankle at work? Do I need an attorney if I broke my leg at work? Do I need an attorney if I was concussed at work? Do I need an attorney if I pinched a nerve at work? Do I need an attorney if I suffered from bursitis at work? Do I need an attorney if I suffered a herniated disc at work? Do I need to hire a WC lawyer from the state I was injured in? How can an attorney help If I file my initial claim incorrectly? How can I settle a workers’ compensation claim? How do I write a workers’ compensation claim letter? How long do I need to be out of work for workers’ comp.? How long will I need to wait to settle my claim? How Much is a Bursitis Claim Worth? If I was injured by a co-worker, can I file a WC and PI claim? Should I hire a workers' compensation attorney? Should I still speak with an attorney if my claim is currently being evaluated? Who pays for an attorney? What does a workers' compensation attorney do? Will an attorney help me settle my claim faster? What do I need to know before I file a claim against Amazon? What should I know before I file a claim against Dollar Tree? When is it better to go to trial rather than settle? When is it better to settle out of court than to go to trial? When should I hire a workers' compensation attorney? Should I settle now or let it go to trial? You should speak with a workers' compensation attorney as soon as possible. There's no harm in getting a free evaluation today!