Your Rights and the Insurance Company
Insurance companies have strict rules they must follow when handling workers’ compensation claims. If they don’t, they violate your rights as an injured worker. Here’s what you should know:
- Fast Investigation: The insurer must review your claim quickly.
- Timely Payments: If approved, payments must start within 14 days of your injury or employer notification.
- Approval Notice: Approved claims require a formal Notice of Primary Liability Determination.
- Denial Notice: Denied claims must come with a written explanation.
- Right to Appeal: You can appeal a denial and hire an attorney to handle the process and speak with the adjuster.
- State Support: If the insurer isn’t responsive, the Department of Labor and Industry may step in.
- Fair Payment: Even approved claims can be underpaid, but you have the right to full compensation.
Josh Stands Up for Your Rights
With Josh and his team, you have an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer on your side. We will fight for your rights and guide you through every step of the process. This gives you more leverage in battling the insurance company and helps you get the benefits you deserve quickly, so your bills are covered and you can get proper medical care.
We help workers from many fields, including construction, law enforcement, manufacturing, nursing and healthcare, office and administrative work, steelworks and mining, trucking, utilities, union jobs, and more.