You were injured at work, notified your employer, and figured you’d get your workers’ compensation benefits soon. Instead, you got a Notice of Denial. Now you’re asking, “What if my workers’ comp claim is denied?”
Don’t worry. Our Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys have answers.
Common Reasons for Claim Denials
You could have a denied workers’ compensation claim for one or more reasons. Insurers may deny your claim because of the following:
- You didn’t report the injury promptly.
- No proof of the accident exists.
- Your employer disputes that your injury occurred at work.
- Your employer thinks your injury was due to a pre-existing condition.
- You received no medical treatment.
- Your employer believes you weren’t seriously hurt.
- Your employer says you were engaged in illegal activities.
Steps To Take After a Workers’ Comp Claim Denial
Your workers’ comp claim was denied. Now what? Your next step is to file a formal petition for a hearing before the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. This petition begins the legal process and gets you a hearing before a Workers’ Compensation Judge. You should file this petition as soon as possible after you receive the Notice of Denial.
You could handle your workers’ compensation claim yourself, but you shouldn’t. Pennsylvania’s workers’ compensation system is complicated. You need an attorney who can handle your case for you while you focus on healing.
A lawyer can file your petition for you. They can also review your case and the reasons for your denial. Your attorney can work out a strategy that can persuade the judge hearing your case that you have a claim and collect evidence to support that strategy. They’ll represent you at the hearing, and while you will have to testify, your lawyer can rehearse your testimony with you beforehand, so you’ll know what to expect.
In short, an experienced Pennsylvania workers’ comp attorney is your staunch ally in the fight to secure the benefits you deserve. They have the skills and knowledge to handle any red tape and prevail in the workers’ comp arena.
How Can Calhoon and Kaminsky P.C. Help?
The seasoned workers’ compensation lawyers of Calhoon and Kaminsky P.C. have been fighting for Pennsylvania’s injured workers for more than 20 years. We would be honored to help you with your claim as well. When you hire us, we can do the following:
- Investigate the accident that injured you
- Interview any co-workers who saw what happened
- Gather evidence to support your claim
- Handle all communications with the workers’ comp insurance company
- File all petitions correctly and on time
- Use our knowledge of Pennsylvania’s court system to your advantage
- Prepare you to testify at any hearings
- Represent you in your hearing before the Workers’ Compensation Judge (WCJ)
- File an appeal to the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Board if the WCJ does not agree that your claim is valid
- Represent you in your appeal
- Fight for the benefits you deserve
- Charge you nothing unless we successfully resolve your case
Contact Our Workers’ Compensation Appeal Attorneys Today
Wondering what to do if your workers’ comp is denied? That’s easy. Call Calhoon & Kaminsky PC. today. Unlike other firms, we handle only workers’ compensation claims. Our entire focus is on securing the benefits injured workers need after they’ve been injured while performing their duties for their employers.
We work on a contingency fee basis. That means you pay nothing up front. We’ll take our fee out of any settlement or court award we obtain for you. If you don’t get paid, neither do we.
Don’t wait. Call or contact us online today for your free, fully confidential consultation, and let us get to work on your case.
This post was originally published in June 2011 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness in March 2026.
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Mr. Kaminsky was raised in Towanda, a small town in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where his parents instilled in him traditional values of hard work and caring for your community. This is reflected in his dedication to protecting injured workers’ rights and ensuring Employers take responsibility for their employee’s injuries.
