Experienced Camden County Attorneys Assisting With Appeals For Disputed And Denied Claims

Last updated on August 5, 2025

If you have questions about your claim or you’re uncertain about medical treatments and benefits, it’s crucial to address these matters promptly to protect your rights. Understanding how to appeal disputed claims involves knowing the difference between formal and informal hearings, as well as motions for medical and temporary benefits. These processes can help resolve disputes efficiently and ensure that you receive the benefits you deserve.

For more than 55 years, Fishman & Fishman, LLC, has been serving Camden County and southern New Jersey. Our attorneys have the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients through these challenges. Whether you need assistance with filing a formal claim petition or managing an informal hearing, we are here to fight for your rights and guide you through each stage of your case. 

Understanding Disputes And Denials In Workers’ Compensation Claims

When injured workers file workers’ compensation claims, they often face many challenges. Employers or their insurance companies often raise disputes or deny claims due to:

• Questions over whether the injury or illness is related to work
• Disagreements about required medical treatment
• Eligibility and duration of temporary disability benefits during recovery

These disputes can slow down or lessen the financial help an employee can receive, causing uncertainty about their future. Denied claims, if unresolved, can block recovery and prevent a worker from returning to their job. If you are facing any of these issues, our attorneys can advocate for you and help minimize the impact on your compensation.

Knowing The Difference Between Informal And Formal Hearings

The informal hearing process is a way to sort out workers’ compensation matters without heading to court. It gives injured workers, employers and insurance companies a chance to resolve the dispute quickly and with less confrontation.

In these hearings, a compensation judge leads the conversation, offering guidance to help the parties come to an agreement. However, the judge’s advice isn’t binding. If the parties do not reach an agreement, either party can still pursue a formal claim. While you don’t have to bring a lawyer to informal hearings, they can provide invaluable guidance, especially in complicated cases involving serious injuries. 

Formal hearings, on the other hand, offer a more structured approach to handling workers’ compensation disputes. It starts with filing a formal claim with the Division of Workers’ Compensation, typically within two years of the injury or last compensation payment. The case is assigned to an office based on where the claimant lives or, if they live out of state, where the employer is located. The first hearing usually happens within six months of filing.

Unlike informal hearings, formal ones result in a binding decision from a compensation judge. These decisions can be enforced and appealed only to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court. Having an experienced attorney represent you in these hearings can be crucial. They can help you gather compelling evidence and present your case to the court. 

Receiving Benefits While There Is A Pending Dispute

When injured workers have disputes over their workers’ compensation claims, they can file motions for medical and temporary benefits to get immediate help. These motions ensure that workers receive necessary medical care and temporary financial support while their main claim is still ongoing. 

To get these benefits, you must submit the required forms to the Division of Workers’ Compensation. Once filed, a hearing with a compensation judge is scheduled within 30 days. Our attorneys can help you file these motions and obtain the necessary support during this time.

Let Our Experienced Attorneys Advocate For You

A denied workers’ compensation claim does not mean you have no other options. Our lawyer can help you look into your options for appealing the decision. Contact our disputed claims law firm today. Call us at 888-339-7675 or send us a message through our contact page.