Some Fresno construction workers may struggle to obtain workers’ compensation benefits for their construction accident-related injuries. It shouldn’t happen, but it does. Workers’ comp insurance companies, like most insurance companies, try to pay only what they must to covered individuals, and fight back aggressively against attempted fraud and other false claims. Some, however, go too far in that department by also denying valid claims for benefits from injured workers. Under California law, workers who receive a partial or total claim denial have the right to appeal the insurance company’s decision. However, at The May Firm, we strongly advise workers not to try to handle an appeal on their own. Making just a small mistake in appealing a claim denial can result in a complete loss of a worker’s rights to receive benefits. If you receive a letter from the workers’ comp carrier denying your claim for benefits arising out of a Fresno construction accident injury, then we encourage you to contact a skilled construction accident injury lawyer immediately to protect your rights.