Bruce Martinez
Workers Comp Law of Beckley
Beckley, West Virginia · 27 Years Experience
About Bruce Martinez
Bruce Martinez is a board-certified workers' compensation specialist with 27 years of experience serving clients in Beckley and throughout West Virginia. His firm handles all types of work injury claims from initial filing through appeals, and he offers free consultations to all prospective clients.
Practice Areas
- Workers Compensation
- Wrongful Termination
- Discrimination
Frequently Asked Questions
Bruce Martinez works on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. If your case is successful, the attorney's fee is a percentage of your settlement or award — typically 15–25% in West Virginia. There are no upfront costs and no fees if you don't recover.
Bruce Martinez handles all types of workers' compensation cases in West Virginia, including Construction Injuries, Scaffold Accidents, Workers Compensation, denied claims, permanent disability ratings, and workers' comp appeals.
In West Virginia, you generally must report your injury to your employer within 30 days and file a formal claim within 1–2 years of the injury date. These deadlines are strict — missing them can cost you your benefits. Contact Bruce immediately after any workplace injury.
Yes — claim denials are one of Bruce Martinez's specialties. Insurance companies routinely deny valid claims hoping workers won't fight back. With 27 years of experience in West Virginia workers' comp law, Bruce knows exactly how to appeal denials and fight for the benefits you're entitled to.
Bruce Martinez primarily serves clients in Beckley and the surrounding West Virginia area, but handles cases throughout the state. If you're in West Virginia and were injured at work, contact Bruce's office for a free consultation regardless of your location.
Education & Credentials
- J.D. Atlanta's John Marshall Law School School of Law
- Bar West Virginia State Bar, admitted 1999
- Mbr West Virginia Workers' Compensation Bar Association