Being injured at work is stressful enough—but receiving a denial for your workers’ compensation claim can make things even worse. If your claim was denied, that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the road. You still have the right to appeal and fight for the benefits you deserve. At Scott M. Blumen, Attorney at Law, APC, we help injured workers in San Diego challenge denied workers’ compensation claims and navigate the appeals process with confidence.

Insurance companies deny claims for many reasons—some valid, others not. Often, denials are based on incomplete paperwork or disputes about the cause of the injury. Common reasons for claim denials include:

While some denials are procedural, many are based on arguments that can be challenged with proper legal support.

If your workers’ comp claim has been denied, you have the right to challenge the decision through the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The process includes several important steps:

Navigating this process requires detailed knowledge of the law and strict adherence to deadlines. That’s where an experienced workers’ compensation attorney makes a real difference.

Many claims are denied simply because the injured worker didn’t have help gathering the right evidence, completing paperwork properly, or responding to insurer objections. Attorney Scott M. Blumen helps clients build strong appeals by:

You deserve a fair chance at the benefits California law promises you. We’re here to make sure you get it.

A denied claim doesn’t have to be the final answer. 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 help you appeal your claim and fight for the medical care and financial support you need to recover.