Filing a claim for workers comp benefits may be more difficult than you think. Workers compensation claims are denied all the time, and proving that your injury was a direct result of your employment isn’t always a matter of simply saying you were at work when you were hurt.
You must show that, if it weren’t for your employment, you wouldn’t have been injured. How you go about doing that will depend on the nature of your injuries. The evidence to support a work comp claim for a chronic overuse injury is going to look a lot different from the evidence to support a claim for an injury caused by a fire, for example.
There are ways to ensure your claim has a fair chance at success, and a qualified lawyer can show you how to improve the odds of getting your NYC work comp claim approved.
The Paperwork
One of the quickest ways to ensure your case heads straight for the DENIED stamp is to make errors in the paperwork. You must file in a timely manner, and you must not make mistakes in the claim paperwork or fail to furnish necessary documents.
Many required documents are going to be medical in nature, so be sure to see a doctor as soon as possible after your injury and make sure he or she files the proper paperwork.
The Evidence
Much of your evidence will be medical documentation, but many cases will require additional evidence. For example, if you were injured in a car accident while on the clock, you can recover workers comp benefits for the wreck. You may need witness statements, police reports, and other evidence to prove your case.
The Help You Need
Handling a workers comp claim is stressful and time-consuming, and while you’re injured, you may not be able to give your case the energy it deserves.
You may be denied if you don’t spend the time gathering the necessary evidence and documentation. That’s why hiring an attorney can be an important step in minimizing your chances of a denial.
We can do all of this work for you so you can get back to what’s really important: recovering from your on-the-job injury.
Reach Out to an NYC Workers Comp Lawyer
Here’s how to improve your odds of getting a work comp claim approved: Work with an NYC workers comp lawyer. The attorneys at Finkelstein, Meirowitz & Eidlisz, LLP will work hard to see that your case gets the attention it needs to come to a positive resolution.
Call us at 212-385-9190 to discuss your case during a no-obligation consultation, or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page.