Worker's compensation claims, for the most part, are approved if there is reasonable proof that the claimed injuries happened at work. If you are denied your benefits and you definitely had a valid injury at work, seek out a worker's compensation attorney at a law firm like Hardee and Hardee LLP. He or she can help you (legally) sue for all of the following.

Money You Should Receive as a Worker's Comp Beneficiary

Without a doubt, this is the primary reason for suing under worker's compensation. If your employer or the worker's compensation insurance company refuses to accept and/or file your claim or they did file and accept your claim, but they refused to pay it, then you deserve that compensation. Legitimate work-related injuries that go beyond a stubbed toe or cut finger are all valid and should be paid. 

Lost Wages

The next most important reason for filing is that the injury has cost you lost hours of work and lost pay, so you can sue for lost wages as well. While most worker's compensation benefits should be paying this already, under a denied claim and extended absence from work, you can sue for both. There may be certain restrictions in your state, so be sure to check with your lawyer about this.

Hospital and Medical Bills

All the bills related to your injury, from rides in an ambulance to prescription drugs, are covered under this aspect of a worker's compensation lawsuit. Save copies of the bills and/or receipts (since you probably will have to buy the medications at the very least) and give these to your lawyer. If any complications ensue and are directly related to your injury, save copies of these bills too.

Ongoing Care

While it is rare for a worker's comp claim to be denied when you lose your sight, hearing, smell/taste, or limb(s), it does happen. In the event that you lose any of the above, or become partially or totally paralyzed as the result of your accident, you can sue for ongoing care too. The point here is that worker's comp benefits should have paid your bills from the start.

If you have lost the use of a body part or ability to sense, then the judge in your case might rule that you are entitled to much more money in the future. Ongoing care may also include mental health care if the event was especially traumatizing to you or caused deep depression. Your lawyer will inform you of what applies to your case.