or retain a lawyer first? I injured my back at work (muscle strain). I have degenerative disk disease and the companies worker compensation insurance carrier is denying the claim because "there is no medical support your current condition is work related." The carrier informed me I can submit the matter to the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development for a hearing and an impartial decision.
Should I retain a lawyer before I go through the appeal process? If I don't have a lawyer and I lose the appeal, can I still retain a lawyer and fight the decision?
Should I retain a lawyer before I go through the appeal process? If I don't have a lawyer and I lose the appeal, can I still retain a lawyer and fight the decision?