Boca Raton Workers’ Compensation Denial Lawyer

Workers’ compensation exists to protect injured employees by providing necessary benefits for their medical and financial care. Still, employers and their insurance providers routinely deny claims in an effort to limit their expense. Appealing your case is the next step in pursuing benefits for a workplace injury, and our Boca Raton workers’ compensation denial lawyers represent clients in these actions by filing a petition in administrative court.

Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia works on a contingency fee basis for its clients. You do not have to worry about paying for our services as the workers’ compensation case progresses. Our payment only comes after we are able to secure compensation on your behalf, so contact our office today for a free consultation about appealing a denied claim.

What Are the Reasons an Employer Would Deny a Workers’ Compensation Claim?

Employers deny workers’ compensation claims for a variety of reasons that can be difficult to understand and dispute without the help of a lawyer. However, most claim denials focus on two different issues. The first issue is that an employer believes workers’ compensation coverage does not apply to the injury at all. For example, the following could serve as an employer’s reason for denying coverage of a claim:

• The injury did not happen at work
• The injury happened through the employee’s misconduct during work (e.g., fighting, drinking, or drug use)
• The employee failed to timely notify the employer about the injury
• The employer claims the employee is an independent contractor

An employer could also deny coverage for the amount of medical or financial benefits it owes an employee after accepting a claim. These disputes often happen when there is conflicting medical evidence or disagreement over the resulting disability from an injury. For example, the employer’s insurer may deny coverage for an expensive medical surgery or be unwilling to classify an injury as a permanent disability.

Appealing Your Claim for Benefits

Our workers’ compensation denial lawyer can challenge a Boca Raton employer’s failure to compensate a claim by filing a petition for benefits under Florida Statute § 440.192. This starts a formal review process with an administrative judge who will issue a decision on the compensability of a claim unless the parties can resolve the dispute through mediation and settlement. Our lawyers use their experience to identify improper claim denials and submit supporting evidence and legal reasons for why the judge should order the employer to pay benefits.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim?

The appeal process can take some time and will vary from case to case. It’s important to file the petition for benefits as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary delay in the payment of benefits.

Is there a time limit on appealing a denied workers’ compensation claim?

Yes, an employee only has two years to file a petition for benefits under Florida Statute § 440.19. The period to file begins on the date that the employee knew or should have known about their work-related injury. In most cases, this will be the date of the workplace incident that caused the injury.

Meet with a Boca Raton Attorney at Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia for a Workers’ Compensation Denial

Workplace injuries happen all the time to employees in important jobs within our community. You have a right to pursue all your protected benefits under the law. Do not let employers unfairly reject your claim by meeting with one of our Boca Raton workers’ compensation denial lawyers. Contact Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia today to schedule a free consultation and get the benefits you rightly deserve.