Q: I got injured at work. I have received a denial notice of workers compensation. How can I appeal this decision?
I got injured at work. My lung popped up when I pulled a heavy box from a top shelf. I reported my injury and same night I was hospitalized. I had a surgery and I was staying off work for 7 business days. This accident happened to me at work due to heavy duty performance. My doctor said it is a job related injury. Unfortunately I have received a denial notice of workers compensation.
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A: Call an attorney certified as a specialist in workers’ compensation, whether my firm or another of the fine attorneys on this board. A Claim Petition will have to be filed and the matter litigated before a Workers’ Compensation Judge. Feel free to contact me at 215-638-7500, or through my website at www.bnlegal.com
A: You would need to file a Claim Petition for Workers' Compensation benefits. You would then need to present evidence to a judge consisting of testimony and medical opinions. This is a rather complicated process, so I would agree with Attorney Neiman that you are better off obtaining a local workers' compensation attorney to assist you with this claim.
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