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Why Choose The Morris Law Group To Handle Your Workers Compensation Claim?
Have you been injured at work and the insurance company is denying your claim?
Getting the compensation that you deserve starts with contacting The Morris Law Group in Riverside, CA. We have been helping injured workers get compensation for more than 35 years and have won millions of dollars for our clients.
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A Denial Is the Insurance Company’s Opinion — Not the Final Word
Every year, insurers deny thousands of legitimate California workers’ comp claims hoping the injured worker simply gives up. Don’t. Denials are challenged and overturned through the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) constantly — and that process is exactly what The Morris Law Group has done for over 35 years.
Claims get denied for predictable reasons: “the injury didn’t happen at work,” “you reported it too late,” “pre-existing condition,” or “you’re an independent contractor.” Whatever reason appears on your denial letter, it is a legal position — and legal positions can be attacked.
While your appeal is pending, you may qualify for State Disability Insurance (SDI) through the EDD with a doctor’s certification. We’ll help you set that up.
Our Reviews
See what our clients are saying about the workers compensation attorneys at The Morris Law Group.
The Morris Law Group
4192 Brockton Avenue #100, Riverside
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With my previous worker's compensation attorney, I felt as like I was in a limbo because I was seeing the same physicians and receiving the same findings. I wasn't getting any better, and resolution wasn't in the cards. I … More made the decision to reach out to The Morris Law Group by phone. Mr. Morris and his team immediately took up my case and started things moving. My health was improving, I was seeing new medical professionals, and my claim was finally resolved.
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I was experiencing significant back pain as a result of lifting boxes at work and had no idea what to do. So I went to Google and discovered The Morris Law Group. They answered my call and assisted me immediately away. They took excellent … More care of me and successfully resolved my matter.
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Geoff Morris is the best workers compensation attorney in riverside. I have spoken to many different lawyers in the past year about my claim and no one was able to help me like he has. He was straight to the point and got me a larger settlement … More than I ever could have imagined.
What We Do After a Denial:
- File an Application for Adjudication of Claim with the WCAB to preserve your rights — deadlines apply, generally one year from the injury or last benefit payment
- Build the medical record with a Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) or Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) opinion instead of relying on the insurer’s doctor
- Gather evidence — witnesses, wage records, incident reports
- Negotiate or litigate — most denials resolve in settlement once the insurer sees the case is real; when they don’t, we take it to hearing before a workers’ comp judge
Denied Claim Frequently Asked Questions
How long do I have to challenge a denied claim?
Deadlines are strict — generally you must file an Application for Adjudication of Claim within one year of your injury or the last benefit payment. Evidence goes stale and witnesses move, so talk to a lawyer the week you receive the denial. The consultation is free.
How often are denied claims overturned?
Frequently. Many denials are based on incomplete medical records or cherry-picked doctor reports, and they fall apart once a proper QME evaluation and supporting evidence are in place. Most resolve in settlement before ever reaching a hearing.
Can I be fired for appealing a denial?
No. California Labor Code section 132a prohibits employers from retaliating against you for pursuing workers’ compensation. If it happens, you may be entitled to additional compensation and reinstatement.