Workers Compensation Claims

1. Common Reasons for Denied Workers’ Compensation Claims Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C.

2. The most common reasons for denials include the following: Common Reasons Failure to notify employer Lack of medical evidence Insurance bad faith Gap in treatment Conflicting employer statements Lack of witnesses Definition of disability

3. How to Appeal a Denied Claim You could appeal the decision through the following process: Hearing/trial: An administrative law judge will hear the reasons for an appeal and review evidence that shows you deserve benefits. Appeal administrative denial: If the administrative judge denies your request at the hearing, you’ll have 30 days to file an appeal. Our attorneys have decades of experience handling workers comp appeals in New York. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to discuss your specific situation. Appeal to state court: If the board continues to deny your request, you can file an appeal with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in New York.

4. Permanent total disability benefits are available when the injured worker’s doctor places them at maximum medical improvement (MMI). MMI indicates that the patient’s condition won’t improve with further medical intervention. They will perform a thorough evaluation of the injury or illness to determine the disability rating appropriate for permanent limitations resulting from the accident. Payments are at two-thirds of your average weekly wages and will last as long as you’re unable to maintain any employment.

5. Benefits Available to Injured Workers in New York Anyone who gets hurt on the job ends up with damages. Damages are all the losses associated with an accident or injury. When it comes to workers’ compensation claims in New York, you could pursue two types of damages: medical treatment and income benefits.

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