Worksheet

Workers Comp Lawyer Consultation Preparation Checklist

Bring the facts a lawyer needs to understand the file quickly.

Use this as a private worksheet

Bring the facts a lawyer needs to understand the file quickly. This is not an official agency or court form.

Claim basics

  • ☐ Injury or symptom-start date: ______________________________
  • ☐ Date reported to employer: ______________________________
  • ☐ Employer and job title: ______________________________
  • ☐ Claim administrator/insurer and claim number: ______________________________

Current dispute

  • ☐ What changed most recently: ______________________________
  • ☐ Next known deadline or hearing date: ______________________________
  • ☐ Current medical restrictions: ______________________________
  • ☐ Whether wage checks or treatment changed: ______________________________

First-call packet

  • ☐ Denial or benefit notice: ______________________________
  • ☐ Most recent medical work-status note: ______________________________
  • ☐ One-page timeline: ______________________________
  • ☐ Pay records or payment ledger: ______________________________
  • ☐ Job description or light-duty offer: ______________________________

Privacy reminder

Keep sensitive medical, wage, claim-number, and employment information private. Share it only with appropriate official agencies, licensed professionals, insurers, treating providers, or other people who legitimately need it for the claim.