Workers' Compensation

Bad Faith Denial of Workers' Compensation Claims

Federal and state laws require most employers to provide workers' compensation insurance to compensate workers for injuries sustained while on the job. The actual carriers of these insurance policies are private companies primarily interested in their bottom line and their stockholders. They reflect the interests of the insureds—the employers who pay large premiums—rather than the workers.

Insurance companies routinely deny initial workers' comp claims

Many workers' compensation insurance carriers fail to investigate claims adequately, and routinely deny employees’ claims for benefits. They do this knowing that a certain percentage of workers will not pursue the matter further, improving the company’s claim-to-loss ratio. We urge workers' everywhere to pursue denied claims; if you do not, you will lose your right to benefits in the future. For more information about a denied workers' comp claim, contact Surrano Law Offices in Phoenix, Arizona. We have been handling such cases for more than 25 years. Call us at (602) 264-1077 to learn how we can put this experience to work for you.

Delayed or denied claims for workers' compensation insurance benefits

We file insurance bad faith claims on behalf of injured workers whose claims have been denied. These denials are often based on the carrier’s failure to investigate the claim properly. Some carriers use technical details to deny workers' claims. They charge the employee with incorrectly completing the work injury report, consulting the wrong physician, or committing claim fraud. In addition, we pursue insurers who have unreasonably delayed action on a claim, causing the client to fall behind on his or her obligations.

Consequences of denial or delay in paying workers' comp claims

Our attorneys help injured workers who have been denied benefits by their employers’ workers' compensation insurer. These employees, in addition to suffering the pain of their injuries, are facing large medical bills while being unable to work. Our clients are often extremely vulnerable—they cannot pay their bills, they cannot work, and they do not know where to turn. Their inability to pay their bills may lead to a poor credit rating. The stakes are high.

Helping workers from every sector of the economy

Our clients are employees injured in all types of industries, from construction workers to truck drivers. Many of our cases come from other lawyers who do not practice in the area of workers' comp bad faith. We appreciate their confidence in our ability to help their clients seek full compensation for their injuries and expenses.

Contact a workers' compensation bad faith lawyer if your claim has been denied

If you have been denied coverage for an on-the-job injury, contact an attorney to learn about your rights and your options. Call the Arizona office of Surrano Law Offices We can help.

Serving clients throughout Arizona and the United States with insurance bad faith lawsuits