Anita- Ky brings up a valid point, that of needing to vet the selection of lawyer you may make. Of course, I had connections a many, and I was able to drill down to the right person..... traced him from large firm practice where he cut his teeth to the shared practice he has with his father. Others whom I know recommended him.

If you have any friend, think in your neighborhood, your church, your social gatherings, who has legal experience, ask them to check around for you as a beginning, then follow the trail of that person's practice to determine whether they emerged from large firm practice as a primer to do work comp and social security. This would be a good indicator. Then ask questions of your friend what their reputation is like, schedule and initial interview with them and size them up, ask about their success representing clients such as you, what their fee structure is [it is generally regulated in this arena], and do your best....... that is if you think in terms of pursuing protection as I did.

All the best,
Mark56