Many people assume that obtaining workers’ compensation benefits requires nothing more than submitting an application. The fact is that the process can be much more detailed. Hiring an attorney who knows all about the process of obtaining workers’ compensation benefits in Salt Lake City, UT, will make a difference. Here are some points to keep in mind.
Evaluating the Situation of the Client
One of the first things that must be done is taking a close look at the circumstances that have led to the desire to file a claim for workers’ compensation benefits in Salt Lake City, UT. Specifically, the attorney wants to ensure that whatever happened does, in fact, entitle the client to receive those benefits. That will mean reviewing all relevant events leading up to the accident, going over the steps taken to secure medical care, and what the medical professionals say about the ongoing health issues that the client will live with for years to come. Once it is clear that the client does have a case, the legal counsel can move forward with preparing the claim.
Checking the Documentation
Before the claim is submitted, the attorney will go over every question and answer thoroughly. The goal is to make sure that there is nothing in the responses that is not fully documented and described in full as part of the claim submission. Many claims are denied for lack of details, or possibly, a response that seems a little ambiguous. When a legal counsel goes over the claim before it is submitted, the chances of this sort of thing occurring are kept to a minimum.
Taking the Claim to Court
If the clam is denied, and the opposing party is not open to a settlement, the only course of action left is to file suit. This is usually something that insurance companies would rather avoid, since mounting a defense can consume a lot of time and resources. It may also result in a judgment that is higher than what the client was originally seeking.
Anyone injured on the job and needing compensation benefits should contact Davis and Sanchez, PLLC. After reviewing the specifics of the case, it will be possible to provide the client with advice and seek the best possible outcome.
