Filing for workers' compensation can be a confusing and complicated process, especially without a workers' compensation attorney to help you file your claim faster. Fortunately, we're here to help. We've asked an attorney, Alaina Byers, for some clarification on common questions you may have about the workers' compensation claim process. Here's what she had to say on your questions: Am I required to follow my doctor's orders after a workplace injury? Can workers’ compensation awards be taxed? Can I get SSD benefits along with workers’ compensation? Can I include ambulance bills in a workers' compensation claim? Can I file for workers’ compensation online? Common mistakes when documenting my workplace accident Does it matter which court I use to file for workers' compensation? Does size of the company matter for a workers' compensation claim? How does an attorney determine the amount of damages in a case? How many times can I appeal my case? How should I prepare for my hearing with WC appeals board? Should I hire an expert witness for my claim? What are the types of workers' comp cases that end up going to court What can I spend my workers’ compensation settlement on? What if I don't think a settlement is fair? What if my work knowingly mislead the insurance company about my injury? What happens if you get fired while you are collecting workers' compensation? What should I know before I file a WC claim against Home Depot? What should I know before I file a WC claim against Wal-Mart? What should I not say to a workers' comp doctor? When is it a good time to settle my workers' compensation claim? Workers' comp cases that receive the most amount of damages