Workers’ compensation is meant to protect workers who are injured on the job. These benefits should be available for any employee who gets hurt at work. The goal of workers’ compensation is to ensure that workers and their families do not suffer financial hardship as a result of a work-related injury. Unfortunately, workers’ comp claims are sometimes wrongfully denied. It can be shocking and frightening to learn that your employer or their insurer has denied your claim. You may be left with substantial medical bills, and you may struggle financially while you are missing work and not bringing in income. You should know that a denial is not the end of your case. You have the right to appeal this decision. It is best to work with an attorney if you must appeal a denied claim.
Rathbun, Cservenyak & Kozol LLC is extremely well-versed in workers’ compensation law, and our team is experienced in representing people whose claims have been denied. Unlike in a traditional personal injury lawsuit, your case will go not before a judge, but it will instead be reviewed by an arbitrator. The designated arbitrator will be the one tasked with making a decision about whether to award you workers’ compensation. Prior to the arbitration hearing, our attorneys will work hard to investigate and gather any evidence in your favor. If the initial arbitration session does not go your way, we are more than ready to file subsequent appeals on your behalf.
