Key takeaways
Attorney-fee rules and case-cost treatment differ by state or federal program.
Records to organize
- Written fee agreement
- Agency/judge approval instructions
- List of case costs
- Settlement statement if one exists
Questions to verify
- How is the fee calculated?
- Who approves it?
- What costs are separate?
- When and from what funds are fees/costs paid?
Official-source rule
Use the responsible state or federal workers’ compensation agency for current deadlines, forms, benefit rules, medical procedure, and hearing instructions.