Workers Compensation
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What Happens If Workers' Comp Claim is Denied in Los Angeles?
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Firm Name: Goldschmid, Silver & SpindelDuration: 00:00Date: 2018-01-25A workers’ compensation lawyer at Goldschmid, Silver & Spindel can review your denial and discuss the options available to you.
If your employer, or its insurance company, denies your workers’ compensation claim, you have the right to challenge the decision in California. A denial of your claim is usually communicated in a letter from your employer’s insurance company stating the reason for the denial. If you believe you were wrongfully denied benefits, you can contact your employer or their insurer to discuss your disagreement with the denial. Sometimes the denial is based on a simple mistake, such as failing to provide enough information or proper documentation. In these cases, the insurance company will likely reconsider your claim once you provide the necessary information. Other times, your claim is denied because the insurance company doesn’t believe you qualify for benefits. In this case, you will probably need to appeal the denial. Each state has its own appeals process for denied claims. In most states, appeals are heard by a state workers’ compensation board or an administrative law judge. If the worker and the insurance company are unable to resolve the dispute informally, a hearing will take place and the deciding authority will make its determination. If you’re not successful at the workers’ comp hearing, most states allow you to appeal the decision — either to the workers’ compensation appeals board or through the state court system.Contact our innovative Los Angeles workers’ compensation law firm
Goldschmid, Silver & Spindel accepts workers’ compensation cases on a contingency fee basis: we only get paid if we get your benefits approved. To learn more about how our firm can help you, schedule a free consultation by calling 213-251-5900.
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