If you have had a genuine workplace injury while at work at American Airlines, the least you could expect would be to be compensated for the medical treatment you may have had to have, as well as any loss of earnings if you were unable to return to work straight away. This is what would normally be the expectation if a workers’ compensation claim is accepted by the employer’s insurer. Not all claims are accepted, for a variety of reasons. You may need to file an appeal against a denied claim. It is best to get professional legal help from a workers’ comp. lawyer before filing an appeal. Contact American Airlines' Insurance Company If you do receive a denied workers’ compensation claim decision, don’t give up hope that you will ever obtain the compensation you need. There are often simple reasons why a claim is denied and you may be able to sort things out quite quickly. Workers’ comp. insurance is a no-fault insurance and as long as the accident wasn’t deliberate there shouldn’t be any real reason why a claim should be denied. The most common reason is that the insurer is not confident that your injury happened at work. Wrong dates and a failure to provide enough information can mean a denied claim. This can be reversed if the correct data is supplied. It is important to stick to key dates throughout the workers’ comp. claims. These are set by the state where you work rather than the airline or its insurer. File Your American Airlines Workers’ Comp. Appeal If you do not get a satisfactory answer or response from American Airlines insurance provider, you may have to file an appeal. This can be a challenging and time consuming exercise, but if you persevere with the help of a lawyer, you have a good chance of obtaining the compensation you need. The appeal process is determined by the state’s workers’ compensation board or similar agency. You will probably be asked to meet with a representative from the insurance company first in an attempt at mediation. Only if this ends in failure will a hearing be organized. A judge will listen to both sides after examining the evidence for and against a claim being honored. This may be the last step of an appeal if the decision is made in your favor. If not and you wish to take the appeal further, you may be able to have the judge’s decision heard by a state appeals board or even by the state Appellate Court. A Workers’ Compensation Lawyer Can Help File an Appeal If you do decide to appeal a denied claim, it will be very hard to do so all by yourself. It is best to schedule a meeting with an experienced worker’s comp. lawyer and work out your chances of winning an appeal based on the facts of your case. Additional Resources Workers' Comp Claim - American Airlines** Who Is Covered Under American Airlines* Workers’ Comp.? *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against American Airlines, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
