MsRio you may want to read the tips and suggestion section in the workers comp forum. I also was injured at work and the whole process has been ugly for me. First I need to preface the following opinion. I AM VERY biased about workers comp. IMO it is in YOUR interest to secure legal representation. Just as important learn and understand the legal basics with workers compensation!!!

I do not know about Canada but in the US each state varies with regard to the law. You will also have to consider your employer and any future employment. If you do decide to secure a lawyer do your homework. Find one who has represented clients with mTBI injuries.

Understand that there are several interest in action in your case. One you, two your employer, three the insurance company that has to pay the bills, fourth the government agency overseeing this process, fifth any lawyers involved. Not all these interest will be helpful to you. All to often they are not. One would think that the health and well being of the injured party is primary but the truth is it is not. In work comp there is tremendous pressure to control costs.

This can make for an extended and obstacle rich path to medical care for those injured. Private message me if you want and I will try to help. I do not get online here as much as I used to. I do try to give forward what was so freely given to me.