If you’ve suffered a work-related injury, workers’ compensation benefits are meant to help you recover by covering medical costs and lost wages. Unfortunately, many injured workers experience unnecessary delays in their claims—leaving them without the financial support they need during a critical time. If your workers’ comp claim has been delayed, Scott M. Blumen, Attorney at Law, APC can step in to help you get the process moving and ensure your rights are protected.

In California, insurance carriers are legally required to respond to a claim within 90 days. However, many workers experience delays that go beyond this period or are given little to no explanation for the stall. Common reasons for delayed claims include:

No matter the reason, a delayed claim can place significant financial and emotional strain on you and your family.

If your workers’ compensation benefits have been delayed, it’s important to act quickly. Here’s what you can do:

Under California workers’ comp law, insurance companies cannot delay benefits without a valid reason. If your claim is wrongfully delayed, you may be entitled to:

Attorney Scott M. Blumen will work aggressively to protect your legal rights and prevent insurance carriers from stalling your recovery.

If your workers’ compensation claim has been delayed or ignored, you have options. Contact Scott M. Blumen, Attorney at Law, APC today at (619) 439-1837 or fill out our online form for a free consultation. We’ll fight to get your claim back on track so you can get the benefits and medical care you deserve.