Fighting a Denied Workers’ Compensation Claim

An employee injured on the job may have the right to pursue benefits through their employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. This insurance is required by law for most employers and is supposed to provide financial assistance to help an employee regain their health and return to the workplace. However, a workers’ compensation insurer may decide to deny a claim which has been filed. When this happens, an employee may wish to consider filing an appeal.

If you have had a claim denied or want to ensure that you file a correct and complete initial claim, it is strongly advisable to consult with a knowledgeable and experienced attorney. For more information regarding your options as an injured employee, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130.

Reasons for a Denied Claim

A claim can be justifiably denied for a number of reasons. An insurance company may cite these grounds for denial, leaving it up to the worker to fight for the benefits which he or she is rightfully due, even if there is no evidence to support the insurance company’s assertions. The following are recognized as acceptable reasons for denial:

• The injury was not sustained at work
• The injury occurred when the employee was breaking the employer’s rules
• The injury was sustained when the employee was breaking the law
• The injury was inflicted by the employee upon him or herself

If these assertions are made against your claim and are false, do not allow a wrongful denial of benefits to go unchallenged.

Contact Us

If you have sustained an injury at work, you are likely entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, and you have a right to appeal a denial. For help with either, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.