Workers’ compensation and appealing denied claims in California California workers who are injured and unable to work can seek workers’ compensation benefits to cover for lost wages and medical costs. A key to an approval is the claims administrator’s assessment of...
Denied Claims
What if there is a delayed or denied claims with my treatment?
Workplace injuries, illnesses or conditions are serious concerns for Californians who suffer from them. This is why they think that workers compensation benefits are the safety net that should allow them to lex so they can improve and return to full health. However,...
Dying firefighter seeks workers’ compensation benefits
California first responders face danger every single day. This is especially true for firefighters. That is part of the job. While workplace injuries might be expected in many circumstances, there is also a danger of occupational disease from long-term exposure to...
Denied workers’ compensation and grounds for reconsideration
Since workers' compensation can be such a necessity for California workers who have suffered a workplace injury, a denied claim can lead to great uncertainty for the future. People who have had their workers' compensation claims denied often do not realize that they...
After denied claims over workplace injury, legal help is crucial
When a Californian has suffered a workplace injury, gotten ill from the job or is suffering a condition due to the work they do, workers' compensation can help them while they are unable to work and are getting treatment. This is an integral part of covering medical...
Understanding a utilization review under workers’ compensation
While California workers are protected from long-term loss of income and can be compensated for medical care through workers' compensation if they have suffered workplace injuries, there are always certain underlying aspects that must be accounted for. One is the...
What can be done about denied claims after a workplace injury?
When a San Jose worker suffers workplace injuries or another issue related to the job that leaves them unable to work, there is an automatic belief that they will be free to use workers' compensation benefits as they are treated. However, there are times when a claim...