St. Louis, Missouri Workers' Comp Benefits Attorney
If you have been injured at work and denied your workman's compensation benefits, you most likely have many financial concerns. How will you pay your medical bills? How will you pay your household bills? How will you support your family? My law firm understands the uncertainty that can accompany a work comp claims denial. I am here to help you through this process and help you obtain benefits for your work-related injury.
Have you or a loved one been injured at work and have received a workers' comp denial? Call the law office of Robert A. Bedell, PC today at 314-729-1292 to schedule your free consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and I will be in touch with you soon.
Why Was My Workers' Compensation Claim Denied?
I have been a work comp attorney for over 20 years. Often, it may be said that the injury was not work related or that the injury was an ordinary event related to the job duties. It also may be said that the work-related accident was not the prevailing factor for the need for medical treatment. Recent changes to worker's comp law have altered many standards for granting compensation.
Next Steps After Being Denied Workers' Comp Benefits
If you have been denied workers' compensation benefits, call me today at 314-729-1292 to learn more. If my legal services can help you, we will arrange an in-person consultation to discuss issues further.
A workers' compensation claim is a three step process that includes the following:
- Treatment. The purpose of the medical treatment for your work injury is to cure and relieve you from the effects of that injury.
- Determination of disability. This is a process of obtaining medical opinions to determine whether you have sustained permanent injury as a result of your work injury.
- Resolution of claim. This includes negotiation with the lawyer for the employer and its insurer. Your claim may require court docketing to reach its conclusion.
Court docketing may include a pre-hearing, mediation and a full court hearing. A pre-hearing is a status meeting regarding the relative issues in your claim. Mediation is an opportunity to meet with an administrative law judge to resolve outstanding issues. A hearing is an administrative hearing before the court for a final determination on any unresolved issues.
To discuss your case, contact my office today.
