As workplace conditions, safety practices, and state legislation continue to evolve, the number of workplace injuries that are reported and are pursued as workplace compensation cases has changed, as well. Today, increasing numbers of employees are more aware of their workers' compensation rights, and as a result, many injured workers have a greater sense of confidence in their ability to follow through successfully on their workers' comp cases. However, as the state and federal legislation addressing workers' compensation issues develops and expands, the laws governing workers' compensation cases have grown increasingly complex. For that reason, more injured workers are making the decision to seek the assistance of qualified workers' compensation attorneys. After reviewing the facts of a case, many lawyers in the field will accept a case on a contingency basis, meaning that the injured worker usually does not have to pay a large deposit to initiate the contract. If you are interested in seeking the advice of a qualified lawyer in the field, talk to a union representative or contact your state's bar association for a list of attorneys.