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What to Do If You Are Denied Workers' Compensation Benefits
When your health or wellness is affected by your workplace environment, you expect your employer to fulfill its duties under Workers' Compensation law and cover the past, present, and future expenses related to your condition.
ATLANTA, GA, July 31, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Being injured or developing an illness because of your job is already a frustrating, painful, and worrying experience. When your health or wellness are affected by your workplace environment, you expect your employer to fulfill its duties under Workers' Compensation law and cover the past, present, and future expenses related to your condition.
Responsible employers will take care of their injured workers without being forced and ethical Workers' Compensation insurance companies will objectively evaluate the costs required and cover what the employer cannot afford. Needless to say, not all employers and even fewer insurance companies fit this ideal model.
A Workers' Compensation Lawyer Can Help
Many injured workers do not expect that they will need to hire a lawyer to receive Workers' Compensation benefits. However, if your Workers' Compensation claim has been denied, getting the compensation you deserve will be extremely difficult, if not impossible, without hiring an experienced Workers' Compensation attorney. Laws vary by state, so be sure to find a Workers' Compensation lawyer who has won cases in your state. North Georgia residents, for example, should seek out an experienced Atlanta Workers' Compensation lawyer.
A Workers' Compensation lawyer will stand up for your rights when your employer or your employer's insurance company tries to avoid paying their fair share. Insurance companies sell Workers' Compensation insurance to employers, meaning that they collect regular premiums from the employer in exchange for covering the cost of Workers' Compensation claims that arise.
These insurance companies maximize their profits by minimizing the amount they pay out in Workers' Compensation benefits. Often insurance companies will employ teams of lawyers to fight all claims, even legitimate ones, by default. Having an experienced Workers' Compensation law firm on your side evens the playing field, giving your claim a better chance of success.
Claims That Are Difficult to Prove
Not all workplace injuries are caused by a single accident or event. Some work-related medical conditions develop over months or years, such as repetitive stress injuries and illnesses caused by chemicals or contaminants in the workplace. Filing for Workers' Compensation benefits in these cases is tougher because it can be difficult to prove that these ongoing conditions are work-related.
A Workers' Compensation attorney can help you document your treatment properly, so that you can prove your case. Also, many victims of workplace illnesses and injuries are not aware that they may be entitled to Workers' Compensation benefits for future medical expenses.
If you or a loved one has been denied Workers' Compensation benefits in Georgia, please visit the Atlanta Workers' Compensation Lawyers of Robbins & Associates, P.C. online at www.robbinslaw.com to schedule a consultation.
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