Legal Question in Workers Comp in Maine
Worker's Compensation
Can an insurance company be subject for damages for simply taking two long to process a claim? I suffered a back injury last year, began the claims process in December, called daily for updates, and was finally denied coverage by the insurance company four months later. Finally through the State's workers compensation board was any progress made. However, it took two months for the insurance company to schedule a medical evaluation for my back injury. Finally, next week will mark one month since the evaluation and the insurance company still has not provided the State's compensation office a copy of the evaluation. I have been in physical pain throughout this entire process and have no money for a credible lawyer.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Worker's Compensation
You have been assigned a workers compensation advocate. They will tell you whether the insurance company is complying with the deadlines in your case. If you are denied again, you will need to appeal timely. You may get an attorney then. If you are approved, you should get retroactive benefits. Please let me know if you need to do an appeal. Thank you for your inquiry, and good luck with the next determination.
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