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40% of Claims Initially Denied — We Fight Back
Workers' Compensation Lawyer — Get Every Benefit You're Entitled To
4.9 million workplace injuries happen every year. Insurance companies deny 40% of claims initially and fight every benefit along the way. Our workers' compensation lawyers know every tactic they use — and how to beat them. No fee unless we win.
Workers' Compensation: The System That's Supposed to Protect You — But Doesn't Always
Workers' compensation was created to provide a no-fault safety net for injured workers — quick benefits, no litigation required. The system collects $62 billion in premiums every year from employers. Yet in practice, insurance companies deny 40% of initial claims, fight every benefit, and pressure injured workers to return to work before they're medically ready.
The average workers' compensation settlement is only $21,800. Yet the average workplace injury costs the injured worker far more in medical bills, lost wages, and permanent disability. The gap between what you're entitled to and what insurers offer without a fight is substantial — and our attorneys close that gap.
From filing your initial claim correctly to appealing a denial, fighting an Independent Medical Examination (IME), and pursuing third-party claims that go beyond workers' comp limitations — our attorneys know every stage of the process and fight aggressively at each one.
Our attorneys fight denied claims, challenge biased IME findings, and identify third-party claims that go beyond workers' comp limits.
Workers' Comp Benefits You're Entitled To
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Full Medical Treatment
All reasonable and necessary medical care related to your work injury — surgery, hospitalization, specialist visits, physical therapy, medications, medical equipment, and future care — must be covered.
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Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
If you cannot work at all during recovery, TTD benefits replace approximately 66% of your average weekly wage, tax-free. These continue until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI) or return to work.
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Temporary Partial Disability
If you can work but at reduced hours or lighter duty, this benefit covers the difference between your pre-injury and post-injury wages. Insurance companies frequently fight to push workers into light duty prematurely.
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Permanent Disability
If your injury leaves permanent impairment, you receive ongoing compensation based on the affected body part and degree of impairment. Permanent total disability — if you cannot return to any work — provides lifetime benefits.
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Vocational Rehabilitation
If you cannot return to your previous job due to your injuries, workers' comp must fund training for new employment. This includes career counseling, job placement assistance, and educational programs.
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Death Benefits
If a workplace injury causes death, the deceased worker's dependents receive ongoing wage replacement benefits and a burial expense allowance. Spouses and children are primary beneficiaries.
Why Claims Get Denied — And How We Fight Back
Pre-Existing Condition Defense
Insurers claim your injury is a pre-existing condition unrelated to work. This is the most common denial tactic. We work with your treating physicians to document the difference between the pre-existing condition and the new work-related aggravation or injury.
Late Reporting Disputes
Every state requires injuries to be reported within a certain timeframe. Insurers use even slightly late reporting as a denial basis. We challenge these denials by demonstrating reasonable cause for any delay.
Causation Disputes
Insurers hire doctors to claim your injury wasn't caused by work. We respond with your treating physician's records and independent medical experts who provide objective analysis of how your work activities caused your injury.
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs)
IME doctors are paid by the insurance company and return to work recommendations at dramatically higher rates than treating physicians. We prepare you for IMEs, challenge biased findings, and counter with your own medical evidence.
Return to Work Pressure
Insurers pressure injured workers back to work before they're medically ready — sometimes fabricating light duty positions that don't exist. We protect your right to full medical recovery before any return to work.
Thorough medical documentation is the foundation of every successful workers' comp claim. We ensure your records say what they need to say.
Don't Let a Denial Be the Final Word
We appeal denied claims, challenge biased IMEs, and fight for every benefit you're entitled to — free consultation, no obligation.
Can my employer fire me for filing a workers' compensation claim? +
No — retaliation for filing a workers' comp claim is illegal in every state. This includes termination, demotion, reduced hours, harassment, and any other adverse action. If you've experienced retaliation, you have a separate claim against your employer worth additional compensation. Document everything and call us immediately.
What if I was partially at fault for my workplace injury? +
Workers' compensation is a no-fault system — your own negligence (with very limited exceptions) does not bar your claim. You receive benefits regardless of whether you caused the accident, as long as the injury occurred in the course of employment. Only intentional self-injury or intoxication can bar a claim in most states.
The insurance company's doctor says I'm fine, but I'm not. What do I do? +
Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs) are conducted by doctors hired and paid by the insurance company. Studies show IME doctors recommend return to work or reduced benefits at dramatically higher rates than treating physicians. Their conclusions are biased by design. We fight IME findings with your own treating physician's records and, when necessary, our own independent medical experts.
Can I choose my own doctor for a workers' comp claim? +
It depends on your state. Some states allow free choice of treating physician. Others require you to see an employer-designated physician initially, with a right to switch after a period. Some states require selection from a panel. We know your state's rules and will help you get treatment from a physician you trust while protecting your claim.
Can I file a workers' comp claim AND a personal injury lawsuit? +
You can file workers' comp against your employer AND a personal injury lawsuit against third parties simultaneously. If a contractor's negligence, defective equipment, or a negligent driver caused your workplace injury, you can sue them directly with no workers' comp limitations. This often doubles or triples total recovery.
What benefits am I entitled to under workers' compensation? +
Workers' comp typically covers: all medical treatment related to your injury; temporary total disability (TTD) — typically 66% of wages while unable to work; temporary partial disability if you can work but at reduced capacity; permanent partial disability for lasting impairments; permanent total disability if you cannot return to any work; vocational rehabilitation; and death benefits for surviving family.
Why are so many workers' comp claims initially denied? +
Studies show 40% of workers' comp claims are initially denied. Common reasons: disputes about whether the injury occurred at work, claims of pre-existing condition, late reporting, missing medical documentation, or disputes over diagnosis. Initial denials are NOT final — we appeal denied claims and win the majority. Do not accept a denial as the end of your claim.
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