A denied personal injury claim in Massachusetts does not necessarily mean you have lost your right to compensation. Insurance companies may reject claims for many reasons, including disagreements about who caused an accident, whether an injury resulted from the incident, the extent of medical treatment, or whether the policy provides coverage.
Receiving a denial can be especially frustrating when you are already dealing with medical bills, missed work, and the physical consequences of an injury.
Perhaps you slipped on an unsafe staircase, suffered an injury because of a dangerous property condition, or were hurt by someone else’s negligence. You submitted your medical records, explained what happened, and expected the insurance company to evaluate your claim fairly.
Instead, you received a letter stating that your claim had been denied.
What happens next depends on why the insurance company rejected the claim. You may be able to challenge the decision, provide additional
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