Are you unsure about how to move forward after getting denied workers compensation benefits for a job injury? The best way to resolve the problem is to seek assistance from a workers compensation attorney and attempt getting the denial overturned. Find out below how a lawyer can assist with making sure your workers compensation claim is approved, as well as what he or she may charge you.

What Can a Lawyer Do to Overturn Denied Workers Compensation Benefits?

Getting a denial for workers compensation benefits overturned will depend on what you were denied for. For instance, if you were denied due to your physician not explaining your injury good enough, a lawyer will focus on getting evidence. He or she will get a copy of your medical report upon getting your signature on a medical release form. The lawyer may also visit your physician to discuss your injury with more details so he or she can thoroughly explain why you deserve workers compensation benefits.

If the workers compensation administration in your area still denies you benefits, your lawyer can take the case to court. If the case goes to court, it will become a lawsuit which means that you may qualify for other types of compensation. You may be able to recoup punitive damages if you win the case. Punitive damages are awarded as a form of punishment to prevent the same type of problem from happening to someone in the future.

A few of the other things you can get paid for include:

• Court fees
• Loss income
• Mental anguish
• Pain & suffering
• Current & future medical expenses
• Handicap accessible items for your home

What Type of Fees Does a Workers Compensation Lawyer Charge?

A lawyer can only charge you an amount of money that is allowable in the state that you reside in. The average fee is up to 20% of what you win in the lawsuit. However, you may also have to pay additional expenses that can cost $10,000 plus. It is also possible that you will be charged an hourly rate at a minimum of $90 plus. The overall price for a lawyers help will depend on how complex your workers compensation case is.

Don't allow your employer to cheat you out of workers compensation benefits that you rightfully deserve. Get in touch with a workers compensation lawyer like the ones at Law Offices Jonathan Teperson to find out what he or she can do to get your denial overturned!