What Happens if my NYC Workers’ Compensation Claim is Denied?

So, if your claim is denied, some of the common reasons that it might be denied are, um, they’re saying you weren’t an employee of the company that you’re filing it against. Or, uh, that it was a pre-existing condition, or that you didn’t have an accident, or it was a pre-existing condition. These are common reasons. It’s really important that you get an attorney to advocate for you because the insurance company and your employer are going to have an attorney working for them, and you need someone in your corner.