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Elk Grove Workers' Compensation Law Firm
Overview
After representing employers and insurance companies in the defense of workers’ compensation claims for several years, Attorney Justin Carter elected to resign his employment with a high quality Roseville-based defense firm to open Carter Law Center. Now he is exclusively representing injured workers in their workers’ compensation cases.
Preferring to represent injured workers rather than billion-dollar insurance companies was an easy choice. Generally, there is little satisfaction in saving huge corporate insurance companies thousands of dollars. However, helping (oftentimes frustrated and overwhelmed) injured workers navigate the workers’ compensation system and making sure they get the medical treatment and benefits they deserve is very satisfying.
Justin is a graduate of UC Berkeley and Stockton-based Humphreys College, Laurence Drivon School of Law. He has lectured on the recent legislative changes in the area of workers’ compensation law and is well-known in the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valley workers’ compensation communities.
On a more personal level, Justin lives in Elk Grove, CA, with his wife and two young sons. He’s an avid baseball fan (SF Giants and Cal Bears), has a considerable amount of international travel under his belt, and loves red wine and American literature.
WHY US
Justin’s background in representing the insurance companies makes him keenly aware of how the other side thinks. He understands what methods the insurance companies use to minimize their exposure on each claim. Specifically, he understands how and why the insurance companies often attempt to avoid providing you with the proper medical treatment you need and avoid paying you the full benefits that you deserve.
Additionally, Carter Law Center’s sole area of practice is representing injured workers. While many firms do handle some workers’ compensation cases, they also handle several other types of cases. While that is great for the firms from a financial standpoint, it might not be great for their clients given that the body of law in workers’ compensation changes constantly and it would be near impossible to keep up with those changes when you’re also concerned about other areas of law.
The workers’ compensation system is incredibly complex and nuanced – something very few people understand unless they’ve tried to handle their claims on their own. Most injured workers have no idea of if (and how) they’re being taken advantage of until they become represented by an attorney. Further, most injured workers are not made fully aware of all of the benefits they’re entitled to.
That being said, if you prefer to navigate the system on your own without an attorney, please take the time to call the State of California Information and Assistance Officers. While the I&A Officers cannot offer you legal advice, they will provide you with some degree of free information.
If you choose to become represented by an attorney, typically sooner is better. Every decision you make throughout the life of your case likely correlates to treatment and benefits that you might be entitled to. Please contact us today for a free phone or in-person consultation.
ATTORNEY FEES
All cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis only – you will never pay a cent to Carter Law Center unless and until you recover money from the insurance company. A contingency agreement means that a percentage of the settlement or award is provided as attorney’s fees at the resolution of the case.
It’s generally found that 15% of the settlement amount or award is appropriate for attorney’s fees. In some instances, in extremely complex cases, fees might be approved at a slightly higher rate, and in some instances, in extremely basic cases, a slightly lower rate. But, as a general rule, you can expect to pay 15% of your settlement amount to your attorney.
It’s important to understand that all workers’ compensation settlements must be approved by a neutral workers’ compensation judge. Before a settlement becomes final, a judge must consider whether the settlement amount and the attorney fees are appropriate and adequate. This provides an extra layer of protection for injured workers at the resolution of their cases.
About Carter Law Center
Practice Areas
- Workers' Compensation
Fees
Offers Free Initial Consultation
Office Information
Address
9370 Studio CourtSuite 140 Elk Grove, CA 95758
Phone
Fax
- 916-405-3716
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