When it comes to your personal injury claim, it is important to choose a lawyer who can successfully fight for the compensation you deserve. Across the U.S., thousands of lawyers focus their practices on workers’ compensation law. Let’s explore the top personal injury lawyers in the U.S. focused on workers’ compensation health claims.

1. Gary E. Adams of Pelletieri Rabstein & Altman Law

Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2018 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, Managing Partner Gary E. Adams focuses on workers’ compensation law for claimants. He was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in 2021 and his firm has been recognized by several notable organizations, including: 

• AV Peer Review Rated - Martindale Hubbell
• AVVO Rating “10” (Superb)
• 2021 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
• Super Lawyers
• US News Best Law Firms

Adams also ranks Tier 1 for Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants in Best Law Firm’s Metro Rankings. He has represented the interests of injured workers and union members for his entire legal career and has been certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Workers’ Compensation Trial Attorney. Read more about Adams here.

2. Benjamin W. Akery of Steinberg Law Firm LLC

Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2016 in Goose Creek, South Carolina, Partner Benjamin W. Akery focuses on workers’ compensation law for claimants. He was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in 2022 and has won several awards, including:

• Morton H. Aronson Franchise Law Award; Emory University School of Law; 2008
• Martindale-Hubble; BV Distinguished; 2013
• Super Lawyers; Rising Star; 2017

Steinberg Law Firm LLC has been recognized by several notable organizations, including:

• The National Trial Lawyers; Top 40 Under 40
• The Post and Courier; 2023 Choice Winner
• U.S. News Best Law Firms; 2022
• BBB Accredited Rating A+
• AVVO Rating “10” (Superb)

Akery strives to develop positive relationships with his clients and positions himself to be available to them for the long haul. He focuses on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and social security disability law. Learn more about Akery here.

3. Amity L. Arscott of Embry Neusner Arscott & Shafner LLC

Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2023 in Groton, Connecticut, Managing Partner Amity L. Arscott focuses on workers’ compensation law for claimants and personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. She leads her firm’s occupational disease and toxic torts department while trying dozens of occupational lung disease and cancer cases to conclusion before the United States Department of Labor and the State of Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commision. Learn more about Arscott here.

4. Lilia Ballesteros of Rose Klein & Marias LLP

Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2024 in Cerritos, California, Associate Lilia Ballesteros focuses on workers’ compensation law for claimants. Rose Klein & Marias LLP has been recognized by several notable organizations, including:

• Best Law Firms
• Consumer Attorneys of California Advocate’s Club; Gold Level
• Consumer Attorneys of California President’s Club; Benefactors
• Super Lawyers; 2018
• Super Lawyers; Rising Stars; 2018

Ballesteros is currently a member of the CAAA Board of Governor’s on the Media and Latino Issues Committee. She is also the Past President of the Greater Inland Empire Attorney’s Association and involved with the Hispanic Bar of Orange County and Women Lawyers. Learn more about Ballesteros here.

5. Luther J. Battiste III of Johnson Toal  & Battiste PA 

Recognized by Best Lawyers since 2006 in Columbia, South Carolina, Founding Shareholder Luther J. Battiste III focuses on workers compensation law for claimants and personal injury litigation for plaintiffs. He was named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in 2015 and has won several awards, including:

• University of South Carolina Distinguished Alumni Award
• Historic Columbia 30 Most Effective African Americans in Richland County
• Bell South African American Calendar Honoree
• John Richard Craft Leadership Award; The Columbia Museum of Art (Highest Honor)
• John W. Williams Award of the Richland County Bar Association (Highest Honor)
• Super Lawyers
• AV Peer Review Rated - Martindale Hubbell

In 1983, Battiste made history by becoming one of the first two African-Americans elected to Columbia City Council since Reconstruction. He served 15 years as a member of the Columbia City Council, including two terms as Mayor Pro Tempore. In 1998, the City of Columbia dedicated the monument and plaza in honor of his dedicated service as a public servant. Learn more about Battiste here.

Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication company in the legal profession showcasing hundreds of exemplary lawyers around the world. To discover more incredible lawyers practicing in workers compensation law, visit the Best Lawyers website today.