Publix Super Markets are the biggest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. Despite it being employee owned there are still risks that employees have to endure on a daily basis. Typically, if accidents and injuries occur to workers at Publix it is quite normal that workers’ compensation (WC) will be applied for. A WC claim, if successful, can assist the victim in paying for the cost of medical treatment and replace any lost wages if the victim has to stay at home for a while to fully recover. Unfortunately, despite WC being available to most workers, insurers for Publix do not always approve all WC claims. It is often not the victim’s fault when a claim is denied but it is something that Publix has omitted from the claim that caused a denial to take place. If you have got to the position of your WC being denied you have the chance to appeal. You can always appeal a denied claim if you have explored all other options. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help you file an appeal. Contact Publix’s Insurance Company One of the hardest things to confront when denied a WC claim is why your claim was denied. If you have not been told why your claim was denied you should contact the insurer straight away. There could be a quite simple reason for a being denied a claim which may then be quite resolvable without too much of a fuss. It could be possible if Publix’s insurer is stuck with the decision to deny a claim, you may need to take the whole matter a step further and pursue an appeal. You will then need the help of a WC lawyer to have any chance of your appeal being successful. Filing Your Publix Workers’ Comp. Appeal Mediation is typically the first step in the appeal process. Your state’s WC Board or agency may appoint a mediator to hear both your side of the story and a representative of Publix’s WC insurance provider. If mediation succeeds, the WC insurer should then agree to go ahead with your WC claim. If this does not happen, the next stage will involve you and your WC lawyer attending a hearing which is like going to court. There is typically only one judge present who studies all the evidence put before him or her who then decides whether to honor or reject the original claim. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help File an Appeal It is important to get a WC attorney to help you through the appeal process as it is far more likely to be a success than if you pursue a WC denial appeal on your own. Additional Resources Do You Need a Lawyer If You Were Hurt Working at Publix? Preparing a Workers' Comp Suit Against Publix Help! I was hurt working at Publix! 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 Publix, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
