Workers' Compensation Lawyer in New Jersey
Has your workers' comp claim been denied?
Being injured in the workplace can cause both physical and emotional pain. One minute you are well and working, the next you may be in the emergency room or at the doctor's with a serious injury, not knowing if you will be able to return to work. What happens when you find out that your workers' comp claim has been denied? A claim may be denied if party, employee or employer, waits too long to report the injury, proper procedure is not followed, or if there is not enough proof of the injury to warrant approving the claim. When your claim has been denied, don't give up.
If you know you are entitled to receive workers' comp benefits, contact an effective New Jersey workers' compensation attorney from our firm. The lawyers from our firm, the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C., have over 23 years of successful experience appealing claims that have been denied and pursuing the benefits that are rightfully yours. Knowing the applicable laws and having the experience to use them correctly can produce successful results when a claim for compensation has been denied.
Filing Your Appeal in New Jersey
Our firm works diligently to investigate what occurred that led to the denial of your claim. We review all relevant paperwork and reports utilizing our knowledge of the law. We strive to find out what the employer said and what the insurance carrier said, as it is not uncommon for there to have been miscommunication between the two. There may have been omitted information that led to the denial of your claim such as needed medical records or paperwork that may not have been filled out correctly. When we are through gathering all of the needed information, the next step is putting together a strong appeal on your behalf to obtain the benefits that you need to get your life back on track.
Contact a workers' compensation lawyer in New Jersey when your claim for benefits has been incorrectly denied.