Workers’ Comp Denied? Attorney Explains What to Do

If you’re injured during the scope of your employment, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, these claims are often denied or ignored.

We spoke to Sarah E. Stottlemyer, partner at Stottlemyer & Associates, LLC. She says that when your benefits are denied, you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible to give you the best chance of a successful outcome.

Sarah Stottlemyer is a workers’ compensation attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. Learn more at her AskTheLawyers.com™ profile: http://bit.ly/2XCSUHq

Contact her directly at 888-981-8971.

Topics covered in this interview?

0:35 - Are workers’ comp denials common?
1:16 - Are workers’ comp claims ignored?
1:53 - What are the common reasons for a workers’ compensation denial?
3:03 - How often are claims denied or ignored if the worker doesn’t have an attorney representing them?
3:36 - How does the appeals process work for a denied workers’ comp claim?
4:43 - Does it help to get an attorney involved to help with the appeal?
5:32 - Are there any options left if the appeal is denied?
6:31 - How often are appeals successful?
7:20 - When do you need to get an attorney involved in your workers’ comp claim?
8:22 - What are the important deadlines for a workers’ compensation claim?

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