Law Offices of Robert T. Bledsoe


Serving the Bay Area's Injured Workers with 40 years of quality representation in Workers' Compensation and Social Security.

A FULL STAFF OF PROFESSIONAL ATTORNEYS AT YOUR SERVICE

WHY DO I NEED A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEY?

· An attorney can explain the new changes in the workers’ compensation system to you and how they apply to your case

· An attorney can help you make the best choice of an evaluator to determine the issues in your case

· If you need a new treating doctor, an attorney can help you find the right doctor for your type of injury

· An attorney can advise you regarding which workers’ compensation laws apply to your date of injury

· An attorney can explain the workers’ compensation medical treatment provisions and limitations to you

· An attorney can work with your doctors to get the information needed regarding your medical treatment and permanent disability

· An attorney can explain the voucher system to you

· If you need to go to court to get medical treatment, temporary disability (while you are entitled to these benefits) and a fair permanent disability settlement, an attror4ney can help expedite this process

WHY DO I NEED A SOCIAL SECURITY ATTORNEY?

· According to the Social Security Administration, it is extremely difficult to obtain SS disability benefits without an attorney

· Your attorney can help you complete the forms the Social Security Administration sends to you

· Your attorney can work with your doctors to get the reports needed to help establish your entitlement to SS disability benefits

· Your attorney can work with vocational experts to provide documentation and/or testimony regarding the feasibility of your ability to return to work

· If you need to go to a hearing, your attorney will prepare you and be with you at the hearing to help you testify: