What To Do If Your Workers’ Comp Claim Is Denied
If you have been denied workers’ compensation or told that your benefits will be cut, it is important not to give up or panic. Workers’ compensation insurance companies will always try to limit or deny benefits. But it is important to get legal help.
At Thill & Freeman, PLLC, we have years of experience helping workers obtain workers’ compensation benefits after they were initially denied. We will help you request a conference or hearing and will represent you in those proceedings to do everything to ensure that you obtain the benefits and compensation to which you are entitled.
Why Was Your Claim Denied?
There are legitimate reasons why benefits can be reduced or discontinued. The Insurance company may assert various reasons for attempting to stop paying. For example:
- They may dispute that the injury was work-related.
- They may deny the claim because you failed to report a work accident.
- They may question why you did not seek medical treatment promptly.
- They may say that your claim was incomplete or lacked medical documentation.
- They may deny your claim as a pre-existing condition. (Under Minnesota workers’ compensation, the aggravation of a pre-existing condition is still a compensable injury.)
It is important that an injured worker continue to cooperate with the medical treatment being provided by their doctor. The insurance company has to follow the rules of the workers’ compensation system and often times their attempts to reduce or stop paying benefits can be defeated.
How To Challenge Your Denial
You may request a hearing before the Workers’ Compensation Division of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), but it is important to do this properly. Our attorney can work with you and ensure that no mistakes or errors are made during the appeals process.
At Thill & Freeman, PLLC, we have years of experience helping workers obtain workers’ compensation benefits after they were initially denied. We will help you request a conference or hearing and will represent you in those proceedings to do everything to ensure that you obtain the benefits and compensation to which you are entitled.
It is important to note that this process can be drawn out, particularly if it proceeds to a trial, and it is important to be diligent with all deadlines. We will work with you throughout the process, keeping you abreast of all updates and informing you of all aspects of your case.
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Deliberate and decisive action cannot be underrated in protecting your workers’ compensation benefits. Time limits on filing an appeal or requesting a hearing may be short.
Because our attorney understands how insurance companies operate and how they will deny claims or undervalue them. We work with experts and medical professionals when necessary to support your case and work to maximize your claim.
Contact Us Today
To schedule a free initial consultation for a denied workers’ comp claim with our Minneapolis lawyer, call 952-232-1752 or contact us via our online form.