Was your workplace injury claim denied?

Companies are required to carry workers’ compensation in the event of employees and employers getting injured on the job. With this said, in most cases, an insurance company will deny the first claim the worker files. They do this as to not having to pay for your compensations. Most injured workers are unaware of their rights and will therefore give up on getting their compensation they deserve. This is why an workers’ compensation attorney is important.

Common Reasons for Denied Claims

There are a lot of reasons as to why your claim may be denied. Often times, it is due to not reporting your accident on time. Failing to file on time will result in your workers’ compensation claim being denied. Another reason is if you didn’t have any witnesses and did not require emergency care, an insurance company may find your reason for the injury to be faulty or not the direct cause of your injuries. In addition, the failure to seek medical care makes it difficult to prove that your injury is in fact serious.

At times, an insurance company may believe that your injury did not occur from the accident you have claimed if you have had any previous health conditions or injuries that have impacted the same area. This is why a very thorough medical record can better prove injuries that happened in work environment. Lastly, if any alcohol or drugs were involved in an accident, the insurance company will not accept the claim.

With all the possible reasons to have a workers’ compensation claim denied, it is very important to have a strong workers’ compensation attorney at your side to fight for the benefits you deserve and represent your claim.