Florida Workers Compensation Denial Attorneys
Workers Compensation Denial
You've been injured at work and follow all of the procedures to claim Workers' Compensation benefits. You tell your boss, you go to the doctor as the insurance company suggested. He tells you you've fractured your shoulder trying to lift heavy equipment at work.
While the system is supposed to be there to help you, sometimes it fails. Under Workers' Compensation, you are supposed to receive money to pay your bills while you are out with an injury that happened in the workplace. However the process often takes much longer than it should and without time, deep pockets, and a lot of patience, it is the worker who suffers beyond his injury.
And after all that waiting and patience, what do you do if your workers' compensation claim is denied?
Ask yourself the following: Did you give your employer written notice of your injury within 30 days as required by law? Did you include medical documentation of your injury? Did you receive the required form from your employer to file the official claim? Did you meet the deadlines in filing claims? Was all paperwork completed?
Your claim may be denied because:
- Your employer denies you were injured on the job
- Your employer blames a preexisting condition for your injury
- You have been accused of fraud or misrepresenting your injury
Sometimes it is tempting to settle your claim prematurely just to get it over with. Remember, the insurance adjuster is directed to offer the lowest settlement amount with the expectation that there will be a negotiation or an appeal on the part of the injured worker.
When facing a denial, you and your attorney will file a petition for benefits and your case will be heard before the Judge of Compensation Claims. Mediation is scheduled within 40 days and you may be asked to submit additional documentation. A pretrial hearing is scheduled which can result in settlement talks. If the issue is still not resolved, a final hearing will be heard before a judge, who then issues a final decision within 30 days. The judge's decision can be appealed with the First District Court of Appeals.
Farah & Farah has over 25 years experience dealing with this sort of pushback by the insurance companies. Our staff will deal with your Florida workers compensation denial by tackling the reasons for denial one at a time. We will work as quickly as possible on the appeals process to prove your case and obtain what you are entitled to under the Workers' Compensation statutes.
When necessary, we will take your case to court by filing a Florida Workers' Compensation lawsuit. If we find a third party was involved in your injury, or the employer created a dangerous workplace you have every right to find a remedy in a court of law.
With your bills mounting up and unable to work, you are already facing monumental obstacles to recovery. We will represent you and fight for you in court to obtain what you deserve and need to get on with the business of healing.
Please visit our Jacksonville Florida Workers Compensation Website for more info.
Our personal promise: Accident victims have specific rights, but by law you have a limited time to take action. When you use our team at Farah & Farah, there are NO up-front charges.
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Our fee is a percentage of the money awarded payable only when your case is successfully concluded. No matter how many times you call and how long we talk, there is NO CHARGE or cost until your case settles. Do not sign any releases, agreements or give any statements until you have spoken with us about your legal rights. When it comes to getting you more, we won't settle for less!
We personally promise that you will be treated with the respect and dignity you deserve. We promise to keep you up to date and informed as to developments in your case. Your case is important to us, regardless of size.
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