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Claim denied?
Not the end.

Insurers deny valid claims every day, betting that injured workers will give up. We don't.

Why legitimate claims get denied.

A denial letter is not a verdict — it's an opening position. Most denials rest on a handful of arguments we see, and defeat, constantly.

  • "Not work-related." The insurer claims your injury happened elsewhere, or blames a pre-existing condition instead of the job that aggravated it.
  • "Reported too late." Missed or mis-recorded deadlines get used against you — even when the employer contributed to the delay.
  • "Insufficient medical evidence." Records reviewed by a doctor who never examined you get weighed over your treating physician's opinion.
  • "Post-termination claim." Injuries reported after a layoff or firing draw automatic suspicion, valid or not.
Deadlines matter

In California you generally have a limited window to challenge a denial and request a hearing before the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The sooner we see your denial letter, the more options you have — bring it to your free consultation.

What we do about it.

  1. Dissect the denial. We identify the exact legal and medical basis the insurer used — and the evidence that undercuts it.
  2. Rebuild the record. Independent medical evaluations, witness statements, employment records, and expert opinions, assembled to defense-proof standards.
  3. File and fight. We file your Application and Declaration of Readiness, and argue your case before the WCAB.
  4. Escalate when needed. If the ruling is wrong, we pursue reconsideration and further appellate remedies.

Frequently asked questions.

Q.01Does a denial mean my case is weak?+

No. Denial rates have little to do with claim merit — carriers deny to control costs and test resolve. Many of our strongest recoveries began as denied claims.

Q.02What does it cost to appeal?+

Nothing up front. We work on contingency — attorney's fees in workers' comp cases are set as a percentage of your recovery and approved by the judge. If we don't recover, you owe us no fees.

Q.03Can I be fired for appealing?+

Retaliating against a worker for filing or pursuing a workers' comp claim is illegal in California. If it happens, it can create additional claims against your employer.

Q.04How long does an appeal take?+

It varies with the board's calendar and the complexity of the medical record — from a few months to longer for contested cases. We push for the earliest possible resolution while your medical care continues.

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Insurers deny claims betting you'll walk away. Our job is to make that bet expensive.
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