When an injured worker retains counsel for workers’ compensation benefits, there are no attorney retainers to be paid in advance. Instead, attorney’s fees are approved by the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board at the time the case settled by either Stipulation and Award or Compromise and Release with consideration given to the responsibility assumed by the attorney, the care exercised in representing the injured worker, the time involved, and results obtained.
Attorney’s fees normally range from 12% to 15% of the benefits awarded.
There are certain circumstances where an employer (or his/her insurer) may be responsible for an injured worker’s attorney’s fees. For more information contact an experienced workers’ compensation attorney in Sacramento at the Law Office of Bowman and Associates, APC to schedule your Free Initial Consultation today.
