A Petition for Benefits is filed in order to formally pursue an injured worker’s claim. However, this vehicle can only seek benefits that are in default and which are ripe, due and owing. The law requires that each Petition for Benefits meets specificity requirements, or it can be dismissed. In many instances, evidence to support the claims being made must be attached to the petition. There are also certain filing requirements in order for a petition to be valid. Each Petition for Benefits is referred to the Judge of Compensation Claims assigned to your case. The litigation process ensues from there. Often times, the filing of multiple Petitions for Benefits is required during the life of the case.