Charlotte Workers' Comp Lawyer

Denied Workers' Compensation Claims

If you were injured on the job or have been diagnosed with a work-related illness, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. But what can you do if your claim was denied? Addressing a denied workers' comp claim can be difficult, but at Lanier Law Group we have the skill and resources to help you. A Charlotte workers' compensation attorney at our firm can review the circumstances of your denied claim and can then take the appropriate steps to appeal the denial. We are committed to representing employees and residents in the Charlotte area of North Carolina as well as in the surrounding communities.

Why may a workers' compensation claim be denied in the first place? In some cases, the employer or insurance provider may believe that there is insufficient evidence to prove that the accident or injury was work-related. An injury or illness must have occurred at the workplace or must be related to the duties associated with the injured worker's job in order to qualify for workers' compensation benefits.

A denial may occur at different points during the process of seeking workers' compensation benefits. Firstly, your employer may refuse to acknowledge the claim by denying liability for the payment of your benefits. Secondly, the workers' compensation insurance company may deny the claim. In this situation, the injured worker may be able to request a hearing by submitting a Form 33 "Request for Hearing". This hearing will be held before the Industrial Commission. It will give the injured worker a chance to appeal the denial.

Was your workers' comp claim denied? Call us.

Seeking legal counsel is crucial if you're dealing with a denied workers' compensation claim. Fortunately, our firm offers a free initial consultation to discuss what you're experiencing and how we can help. We look forward to seeing how we can assist you!

Contact a Charlotte workers' comp lawyer today – we are here to fight for your right to benefits.