It seems to most people that Workers’ Compensation should be an easily accessible resource for employees who are hurt on the job. In reality, in MN and across the country, filing for Workers Comp is a very complicated and often complex process.
There are reporting deadlines, filing deadlines, complicated forms and a lot of information that the injured employee is responsible for providing. In addition, there are also employers who are not following the policy, which adds to the confusion, frustration, and challenges in simply getting what is deserved.
When to Hire An Attorney
Many injured employees fill in the initial paperwork to file for benefits can be overwhelming. Missing any of the required information, making errors on what you provide or failing to detail all information and documentation requests results in a denial of the claim.
To avoid this type of delay, and to reduce the risk of a denial for the above-mentioned reasons, hiring Work Comp attorney is highly recommended. These professionals can review the filing paperwork and answer any questions you may have. Even if you did not hire an attorney for the first application, if there is a denial, an attorney can be instrumental in an overturn of the denial during the appeals process.
It is always important to consult with an MN Work Comp attorney if you are being pressured by your employer or by the insurance carriers. Remember, they are acting in their best interests, which means paying the lowest possible amount on the claim.
Working with the Work Comp attorney provides a resource for you and a representative to work for your best interests. This means advising you on your rights as an employee and avoiding the acceptance of a settlement that is not fair based on the type of injuries you sustained on the job.
