If you or somebody you love has sustained a workplace injury or illness, then you should be entitled to workers compensation benefits to cover your losses. However, there are times when employers or workers comp insurers deny legitimate claims. At the Law Offices of Kropach & Kropach, our team is here to help if you need a denied workers compensation claim attorney by your side. We have extensive experience handling complex work injury cases, and we will fight to ensure that you receive the compensation you are entitled to.
There are various reasons why an employer or a workers compensation insurance carrier may deny a claim. Some of the most common reasons given for a claim denial include the following:
However, please understand that just because the insurance carrier or the employer denies the claim, this does not mean that the denial is 100% legitimate. Injured workers absolutely have the right to stand up for themselves in these situations.
Yes, it is entirely possible for any person who has received a workers compensation claim denial to file an appeal. The appeals process can seem intimidating, but the attorneys at the Law Offices of Kropach & Kropach have extensive experience handling these claims. Our goal is to first help clients request a hearing with the Workers Comp Appeals Board (WCAB).
However, that is not where our job stops. There are various steps involved in appealing workers compensation claims in California, and the appeals board will immediately decide whether or not to expedite the appeal through a “priority conference” or have the appeal proceed forward at a regular pace.
When a conference takes place, the WCAB judge will attempt to resolve any issues between the injured worker and their employer or insurance carrier. If the issues cannot be resolved, the judge will set a trial date for the workers compensation claim and establish a discovery plan so that attorneys for both sides can produce and review evidence.
If you or somebody you care about has sustained a workplace injury or illness in the Encino area, you need to turn to the Law Offices of Kropach & Kropach as soon as possible. Our team has extensive experience handling these claims, and we are here to help when an employer or insurance carrier denies your workers compensation claim. We have the resources necessary to fully investigate the incident, determine liability, and stand up to these other parties. When you need an Encino denied workers compensation claim attorney, you can contact us for a free consultation by clicking here or calling us at 818-609-7005.
