San Francisco Workers' Comp Denials

Lawyer for Denied Workers' Compensation Claims in San Francisco

Workers' compensation claims are not automatically approved. They are subject to review to establish their validity, which is based upon proof that the injury was actually work related. However, employers and claims administrators should treat employees fairly in regard to the review of their claims and should not actively try to deny claims even when they are valid. The Division of Workers' Compensation actually has an entire unit dedicated to auditing insurance companies, self-insured employers and third party administrators to ensure proper workers' compensation benefits are delivered accurately and in a timely manner. The Audit and Enforcement Unit works to ensure workers' compensation obligations are met under California Labor Code.

If your workers' compensation claim was recently denied, a lawyer at our law offices may be able to help. We can assist you by looking further into the denial of your claim to see if your rights were violated or the claims administrator failed to uphold the law. A San Francisco workers' compensation attorney at our offices can also assist you in filing an appeal with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board.

Denials and Disputes with Claims Administrators

When a San Francisco worker files a claim for a workplace accident or injury, a claims administrator will be appointed to review the claim and determine its validity. At times, a dispute may arise with the claims administrator, and in these situations a hearing may be held at your local Division of Workers' Compensation office. When you have an attorney at your side as you initially file your claim and also to represent your interests in the event of a dispute or hearing, you may have a much better chance of avoiding a denied claim in the first place, or of resolving the matter before it's too late.

Was your San Francisco workers' compensation claim denied? Talk to a San Francisco workers' comp lawyer at Pacific Attorney Group today to discuss your options in challenging this denial.