When to Seek Our Help
If you’re an injured worker, you might be unsure about when to seek the help of an experienced representative. The following are examples of situations where our assistance can make a significant difference in your WCB case:
- Your claim for compensation was denied.
- Your claim was accepted, but the Board is underpaying you.
- The Board considers you a temporary worker instead of permanent and docks you.
- You have a complex injury, such as mental health issues, spinal or neurological problems, multiple body part injuries, or chronic pain syndrome.
- The Board denies a secondary injury related to your initial injury (e.g., bilateral knee problems arise due to compensating with the uninjured leg).
- You've had a falling out with your WCB case worker.
- A WCB doctor has overruled your doctor based solely on a documentary review.
- An Independent Medical Examiner (IME) wrongly determines that your injury is age-related, naturally-occurring, differential, or unrelated to your accident.
- You're being pressured to return to work before you're physically or mentally ready.
- The modified duties offered by your employer are unsafe or a poor fit.
- Your injury was exacerbated by Millard, Lifemark, or CBI during mandatory rehab.
- A reemployment specialist has identified an unrealistic job lead for you, and now your benefits are at risk of ending.
- The Board refuses to pay for training that would help you recover lost earnings.
- Treatment or therapy is denied because the Board deems it “experimental.”
- Your benefits are set to expire because you’re approaching retirement age.
Another major challenge for injured workers is the frequent transfer of their files from one case worker to another. This can result in a lack of consistency, continuity, and information flow with each change in case worker. Additionally, decisions made by a previous case worker are often reversed, unilaterally altered, or overruled by their successor, further complicating the situation for the injured worker.
If any of these situations sound familiar, our firm is here to help. We understand the challenges injured workers face and have the expertise to tackle the complicated details of the WCB system. Contact us today to discuss your case and learn how we can help you secure fair and due benefits.
FAQs
With you every step of the way.
A denied claim can be appealed. We review the reasons for denial, gather supporting medical evidence and documentation, and build a strong case for appeal. Many initially denied claims are successfully overturned with proper representation.
Essential documentation includes: accident report forms, medical records and doctor’s notes, correspondence from WCB, employment records showing wages and job duties, witness statements if applicable, and any previous WCB decisions. We help you identify and obtain all necessary documents.
Contact us for a free initial consultation: call (780) 340-5727, email ben@bluecollarconsulting.ca, or visit our website at bluecollarconsulting.ca to fill out our contact form. We’ll discuss your situation and explain how we can help.
Bring any WCB correspondence, medical records, accident reports, employment documentation, and notes about your situation. For employers, bring recent WCB statements and information about current claims. We’ll work with whatever you have and help gather additional information as needed.
We provide priority service to monthly subscribers and respond quickly to urgent matters. Time-sensitive issues like appeal deadlines or benefit suspensions receive immediate attention. Contact us right away if you’re facing deadlines or financial hardship.
Yes, we work with clients throughout Canada and offer phone and video consultations in addition to in-person meetings. We serve clients effectively regardless of location using secure communication and document-sharing methods.