Being without an income while pursuing a workers’ compensation claim is a problem many injured workers face when a claim is denied.  Insurance companies use denials in this way to put pressure on injured workers. However, injured workers have options. When a claim is denied, other benefits may be available to fill the gap in income while an injured worker waits for his workers’ compensation benefits to be awarded. Depending upon the circumstances, short-term disability benefits; long-term disability benefits; unemployment compensation benefits; and social security disability benefits may fill a gap in income while waiting for workers’ compensation benefits. However, it’s important to speak with an attorney before applying for any other benefits since receipt of these benefits can impact your workers’ compensation claim in many ways.