Why Does Workers Comp Take So Long?

☎️ Need my help with your Workers Compensation case? Call to set up a free consultation at 212-406-8989 or visit https://bit.ly/RexContact Why does workers’ comp take so long? If your case feels like it’s dragging forever, there’s a reason—and it’s not just bureaucracy. Workers compensation insurance companies use sneaky delay tactics to slow things down, from endless paperwork to denying your medical treatment. But there are ways to fight back! In this video, I break down exactly why your claim is stuck in limbo and what you can do to speed things up. 00:00 Intro 00:41 Why Do WC Cases Take so Long? 14:02 Ways WC Insurance Prolongs Your Case 21:48 Why it Takes so Long to Settle 26:46 How to Speed up Your WC Case 31:29 Filing for Lost Wages Separate From Settlement 32:35 Still Waiting on Approval for MRI 33:13 Wrapping up Case After SLU Hearing 33:48 Successful Counter Offer 35:00 Is Driving Uber a Reportable Job? 35:34 Insurance is Saying Look For Work 37:14 Does Surgery Help my Settlement Amount? 39:14 Should I Fight my Reduced WC? 40:21 How is a Spinal Injury Examined? 41:26 Major Insurance Companies in New York 43:33 Should I Settle After my Second Surgery? 45:05 On the Fence About Switching Lawyers 47:14 Filing for Unemployment on WC 48:04 Waiting for a Reply on Settlement Offer 48:30 Why WC Wants to Settle After IME 49:43 Will PT Delay my Hearing? 50:06 What if the DA isn't Responding? 50:43 Closing my Case After Final Permanency Rating 51:41 Does a Case Nurse Help my Case? 53:07 SLU Case and Needing a Knee Replacement 54:22 On SSDI and Looking to Settle 54:55 Asking for More From Settlement #workerscompensation #workerscomp #workinjury ********************************************************** This video is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. There is no attorney-client relationship formed through interactions with this video. While examples may be given, Prior Results do not guarantee a similar outcome. For proper legal advice and analysis of your call to set up a free consultation at 212-406-8989. This is attorney advertising. The Law Firm of Rex Zachofsky, 111 John St # 1615, New York, NY 10038