Workers' Compensation Appeals
New Yorkers are hard working people who are used to working around the clock. Be it in a blue collar or white collar job, an accident can happen to anyone at any time. For some reason or another, over 3 million injuries occur in the workplace each year. These injuries can range from mild to severe and can hinder a person's ability to work. This could all lead to a difficult financial situation that can really mess things up for someone. Fortunately, many people who are injured in the workplace are eligible for workers' compensation. They collect their benefits, recover and are on their way after a short time. But what about those who seek these benefits and are denied? What can they do?
Have you been injured in the workplace and denied workers' compensation benefits? Contact Geoffrey Schotter, Esq. to review your case (347) 413-9014
It is not uncommon for a workers' compensation law judge to deny a victim workers' compensation benefits. The denial of benefits usually stems from a lack of enough evidence or a lack of a strong witness testimony. In other cases, a judge could deny an individual benefits if fraud is suspected. This kind of decision can seem devastating but it is not a final one. New York State law gives victims the chance to appeal this kind of decision.
An appeal can be requested by the worker who was injured, the employer or the insurance provider. It is important to note that this appeal must be requested within 30 days of the judge's decision to deny the injured worker compensation. If the appeal is approved, the case is reviewed by a panel of board members. The members will look over the case and can either decide to respect and uphold the judge's denial, modify the judge's decision, withdraw the decision or request that the judge reconsider their decision.
Most people who are injured in the workplace could really benefit form workers compensation to avoid getting trapped in a financial hole with not only medical care, but the lack of work hours if an injury is severe enough.
If you have been denied benefits that you need after being injured in the workplace, don't delay. Contact Geoffrey Schotter, Esq. to review your case (347) 413-9014
Have you been injured in the workplace and denied workers' compensation benefits? Contact Geoffrey Schotter, Esq. to review your case (347) 413-9014
It is not uncommon for a workers' compensation law judge to deny a victim workers' compensation benefits. The denial of benefits usually stems from a lack of enough evidence or a lack of a strong witness testimony. In other cases, a judge could deny an individual benefits if fraud is suspected. This kind of decision can seem devastating but it is not a final one. New York State law gives victims the chance to appeal this kind of decision.
An appeal can be requested by the worker who was injured, the employer or the insurance provider. It is important to note that this appeal must be requested within 30 days of the judge's decision to deny the injured worker compensation. If the appeal is approved, the case is reviewed by a panel of board members. The members will look over the case and can either decide to respect and uphold the judge's denial, modify the judge's decision, withdraw the decision or request that the judge reconsider their decision.
Most people who are injured in the workplace could really benefit form workers compensation to avoid getting trapped in a financial hole with not only medical care, but the lack of work hours if an injury is severe enough.
If you have been denied benefits that you need after being injured in the workplace, don't delay. Contact Geoffrey Schotter, Esq. to review your case (347) 413-9014