Often injured workers in California find that their workers’ compensation claim is denied. If this has happened to you and you aren’t able to receive the medical care that you need then make sure you seek legal help from skilled and experienced workers’ comp attorneys who are on your side. Our team of legal professionals will protect your rights if your California Workers’ Comp was denied.
We understand how important Workers’ Compensation is
Workers who are injured at work rely on workers’ compensation insurance to help pay for damages that result from their injury. These may include things like:
• Medical bills from doctor’s visits
• Hospital stays
• Other medical expenses
• Future medical care
• Lost wages
• Job retraining
Also, in most cases resolution of your case may bring a lump sum payment of money for long lasting injuries.
Insurance Companies Not Always Out For Your Best Interests
It is not uncommon for insurance companies to refuse payment on a claim without valid reason. Often they are simply trying to just save some money for the company.
If your work comp claim has been denied, it is important to contact our experienced and knowledgeable WCAB attorneys. We will help ensure that your claim is properly filed with the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board ( WCAB ) in a timely manner. You can also feel rest assured that we will do everything we can to get you positive resolution.
Why Claims Are Denied
Workers receive workers’ compensation denials for a number of reasons including:
• The denial may have been made due to some time limitations that were missed
• There was no proof of medical treatment and costs
• Your employer is giving conflicting statements
• Other reasons
• Medical care may be denied because the Insurance Company’s Utilization Review department believes the procedure is not necessary.
These Utilization Review departments are hired by insurance to save them money. Their priorities are often not to provide an injured applicant with the medical care that they need. One of the tactics that is often used by insurance companies to save money is blaming the injury on a pre-existing condition instead of a work-related accident.
What to Do When Your Workers Are Denied Workers’ Comp
Your employer, claims adjuster or workers comp insurance company will likely send you a letter stating the reason for the denied claim. You should immediately take this letter directly to the attorneys who are experienced in denied workers’ compensation claims. We can help you get started on the appeal process right away. Our team of highly skilled workers’ comp attorneys has successfully fought and won cases against the largest insurance companies and helped our clients get the compensation they deserve.
California Workers’ Compensation Denials Are Our Specialty
Our experienced California workers compensation lawyers have the expertise to handle complex claims and get them resolved favorably. Since we specialize in claim denials, you can rest assured that your request for hearing at the WCAB receives proper attention. This will also ensure that your case has a good chance for a successful appeal at the WCAB which has jurisdiction over all work injury matters in California. By knowing the proper procedures to follow when you are injured, you will have a better chance of getting your claim paid.
What to do when you are injured in the workplace
• Notify the employer and file a report of the accident.
• Write down careful, detailed notes about the accident while it is still fresh in your memory.
• Get copies of any medical tests that are done and results in writing to add to your documentation.
• Make notes on the severity of pain associated with your injury.
• Send letters and emails (so you can document) your requests to your employer, HR department or the adjuster on your claim.
• *Hire an attorney that specializes in work injuries to file your workers’ compensation claim immediately with the Workers Compensation Appeals Board.
It is important to remember not to give a recorded statement or sign any documents without the presence of an experienced California workers’ compensation injury attorney. It is very helpful for winning a workers compensation claim to obtain advice from a licensed work injury attorney who specializes in workers’ compensation cases.
Our top work injury trial attorneys have successfully recovered millions of dollars for victims of both accepted and denied work comp claims. We provide services at all the local Workers Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) locations throughout the state of California.
Contact California Workers’ Comp Denied Attorneys Today!
If you have been injured while on the job and had your workers’ compensation claim denied then our attorneys are here to help. We will help lift the emotional burden by managing the details of your claim so the physical healing can begin.
We handle denied California workers compensation insurance and medical claims from all California work comp insurance companies such as SCIF, State Compensation Insurance Fund, Broadspire Services, Comp West Insurance, Frank Gates Services, Intercare Insurance, Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, Travelers Insurance, Zenith Insurance and Zurich Insurance Company.
Contact us today for a free and confidential evaluation of your case with an experienced and caring California workers’ comp applicant attorney who can give you sound advice on how to pursue your injury claim. Consultations are free and you don’t pay us unless we win your case.