What if a Dispute Arises About my Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
From time to time, disputes will arise regarding the types and amounts of benefits that an injured or ill worker deserves to recover. These disputes typically arise because insurance companies and their adjusters want to pay out as few benefits to injured workers as possible. After all, insurance companies are big businesses, and they want to save themselves as much money as they can.
Therefore, they may deny your claim for benefits, or they may point out that you suffered a pre-existing illness, injury, or medical condition that limits your benefits eligibility.
When a benefits dispute arises, a hearing may go forward before the New Jersey Division of Workers’ Compensation. Most hearings resolve the dispute in favor of one party or another. The injured worker can also appeal the New Jersey Court System hearing result.
If your employer’s insurance company has raised a dispute over your eligibility for benefits, the skilled New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers at Reinartz Law Firm can represent you at your hearing or, if necessary, file an appeal on your behalf to help you recover the benefits that you deserve.