Bakersfield Workers' Compensation Lawyer

If you were injured, are injured, and denied work comp in Bakersfield, you should immediately talk to a lawyer. The main issues for a denial include:

Delay or Failure to Report Injuries: Employees must report injuries promptly, you only have 30 days as required, in California to do so.

Lack of Medical Evidence: Insufficient medical evidence or the lack of documentation is a reason why claims are denied or a loss of benefits.

Missing Filing Deadlines: You must meet filing deadlines; claims must be filed within one year of the date of your injury.

Pre-existing Conditions: If you were injured in the past or have a prior injury, things become complicated quickly, and you can be denied just for a pre-existing condition to your new injury.

Not Establishing a Work-Related Cause: Our firm often sees this: you’re in a company vehicle accident, initially feel fine, but can’t move from an injury days later. You might be denied workers’ comp, suspecting the injury occurred elsewhere.

Employer and Insurance Disputes: In an effort to avoid benefits, employers and insurance companies may deny a work comp claim.

Delayed Treatment or Denials: Insurance company adjusters may deny medical procedures that impact claims.

Work comp is a highly time-sensitive legal procedure, and any delays or missteps can cause claims to be denied. That’s why having a seasoned and skilled workers’ compensation lawyer can make all the difference.