In British Columbia when a worker is hurt on the job, they must file an injury claim with WorkSafeBC. WorkSafeBC formerly British Columbia’s workers’ compensation board (WCB) then evaluates the claim and decides whether it will pay for lost wages, medical treatment, disability awards, and so forth.
Many injured workers are disappointed with the decision made by the WorkSafeBC. Fortunately there are mechanisms to appeal. However, if you need to appeal your decision, you should hire a WorkSafeBC lawyer either on an as-needed consulting basis or to take full control of your appeal.
A WorkSafeBC appeal lawyer can build your injury case to be as persuasive as possible to the Review Division and WCAT.
