Longshore Lawyer Straight Talk: Longshore Notice Of Controversion Ls-207 - What Should I Do?

Longshore Attorney Straight Talk

Longshore Attorney Straight Talk

Longshore Lawyer Straight Talk is a series of articles where we give you an insiders view of Longshore work injury law by a Longshore Attorney. We give it to you straight. We give you an insiders view of the Longshore Act. We might even tell you something you rather not accept. But it will be the truth. The unvarnished, unsweetened, unabashed truth.

The LHWCA Insurance Company Sent me a Notice of Controversion - What Should I Do?

This is a very common question. The simple and easy answer is it's time to lawyer-up. It's time to find the very best Longshore Act Lawyer you can. However, we realize you might want more than "Hire a good LHWCA Lawyer." While this is the best advice we can give you - we will also provide some candid insight.

What Is A Longshore LS-207 - - Notice of Controversion?

It is a form. But this form can really cause you a lot of problems. Under the law, LHWCA insurance companies are supposed to file an LS-207 - - Notice of Controversion when they cut off your LHWCA benefits.

Read The Fine Print

The form LS-207 will usually state the reasons why the LHWCA insurance company is denying your benefits. Read it carefully. Your job is to marshal the evidence in your case to over-come the reason(s) why the LHWCA insurance carrier is denying your Longshore Act claim.

Be Ready

In other words, you need to prepare today for the Longshore insurance company cutting off your LHWCA weekly benefits or not approving needed medical care today. This is the number one reason why you need to lawyer up before your benefits are cut off. If you get an LS-207 Notice of Controversion in the mail - - don't wait - immediately hire the best Longshore Lawyer you can find. This is how the Longshore insurance company tells you they are denying your claim.

Your next Step? Emergency Informal Conference

Once you obtain the evidence to overcome the Controversion, your next step must be to request a Telephonic Emergency Informal Conference before the United States Department of Labor. Your request needs to provide the evidence needed to win your claim.

Disclaimer

This article is not legal advice. I am simplistic in order to achieve clarity. Your situation or circumstances may differ from those described in this article. Whenever you go to court and ask for money your credibility is always at issue. It is the same with a Longshore Act case. Always tell the truth.

by: William Turley

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