Being injured on the job is one of the worst things you can experience as a professional. You want to work and earn a living, but when a work-related injury prevents you from working, the rest of your life doesn’t stop. Your landlord and creditors don’t care if you can’t work. That’s why having a workers’ compensation claim denied can come as such a shock. At times like these, a Brandon workers’ compensation lawyer can help.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine has been helping people in your situation for years. We have a proud history of fighting for our clients against insurers, and we’re ready to fight for you too. You have rights in the workers’ compensation process, but you may now know how to exercise them. Our Brandon personal injury law team wants to help you do exactly that.
Why Would A Workers’ Compensation Claim Be Denied?
According to the Florida Department of Financial Services, most employers with four or more employees in Florida must have workers’ compensation insurance. On the plus side, this insurance keeps your employer from going out of business due to paying for employee injuries.
On the downside, insurance companies don’t make money by paying out claims. In fact, it’s just the opposite. Every claim they deny or minimize the value of results in more profits for the workers’ compensation insurance carrier. Obviously, they can’t deny your claim on those grounds, but they may use other excuses to deny your claim, such as:
- You didn’t sustain your injuries at work
- Your injuries are the result of you “horsing around” on the job or some other improper/prohibited activity
- Your injuries are not severe enough to cause you to miss work
- You sustained your injury while intoxicated
- You injured yourself on purpose
A Claim Denial Is Not The End Of The Road
You have options if you feel your claim was wrongly denied. Remember, the workers’ compensation insurance company doesn’t want to pay your claim. Even if they do, they may try to pay you as little as possible. We believe there is an inherent conflict of interest in an insurance company with a financial incentive to deny your claim deciding the legitimacy of that claim.
A Brandon workers’ compensation lawyer from our firm can look at the circumstances of your claim through another perspective that prioritizes your wellbeing instead of insurance company profits. You have the right to file an appeal against any workers’ compensation claim denial. A workers’ compensation lawyer from our firm can help you file that claim and fight your case!
If the appeal doesn’t work, the fight still isn’t over. Our workers’ compensation lawyers are always with you until the end. We’re not in this to book a quick settlement, cash a check, and move on. We’re in this for you! If that means going to court to get what you deserve, we’ll do just that. So, never forget—the denial of your claim is just the beginning, not the end of the process!
How Can The Law Offices Of Anidjar & Levine Help With Your Workers’ Compensation Case?
Dealing with insurance companies is stressful enough. When you’re hurt and missing work while bills are piling up, dealing with workers’ compensation insurance carriers can feel like torture. Unfortunately, some insurance companies believe that the harder they can make the process, the more likely it is that you’ll give up.
When you have us fighting for you, our goal is to reduce your stress by taking care of the hardest parts of your claim, including:
- Negotiating directly with your workers’ compensation insurance carrier
- Filing all necessary paperwork (e.g., appeals, legal motions, etc.)
- Collecting evidence to bolster your claim
- Keeping in constant contact with you about your case’s status
- Representing you in court (if necessary)
If we represent your case, we’ll handle all the details that divert your energy and attention from the most important thing: making a full recovery. Our Brandon workers’ compensation lawyers want you to get everything you need to put your life back together after your work injury.
Our Clients Love Working with Us!
We understand. You never want to be in a position where you feel like you have to hire an attorney. However, if you do find yourself in that position, you want an attorney who genuinely cares about your wellbeing and isn’t afraid to fight for your best interests.
With that in mind, please look at our client testimonials. These people loved working with our firm, and we were honored by the opportunity to fight for them. We’d love to fight for you too!
What Is My Workers’ Compensation Case Worth?
The factors that determine the value of a workers’ compensation claim vary widely from case to case. Examples of the factors that can influence the value of your case include:
- How much work you are expected to miss due to your injuries
- Whether your injuries prevent you from working in the same field
- How much you were earning at the time of your injury
- Your future earning potential (if you are temporarily or permanently disabled)
Our workers’ compensation lawyers will always fight for the maximum value in your case. We are here to go the extra mile for our clients. Regardless of what your case is worth, we’ll handle it like it’s the most important case in the world.
Start Working With A Brandon Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
The workers’ compensation claims process is hard under any circumstances, and it also comes with time limits, per Florida Statutes § 440.19. Whenever you’re dealing with work-related injuries and a workers’ compensation insurance company, it’s perfectly understandable that you have more questions than answers.
We want you to know you have options if your claim has been denied or you believe your workers’ compensation insurance carrier terminated your benefits before you made a full recovery. Please call our office for a free consultation to see how a Brandon workers’ compensation attorney from our firm can help you get what you deserve. We’re here for you when you need us most!
We Can Help.
