You may still have a claim even after a workers’ compensation denial

On Behalf of | Feb 26, 2021 | Workers' Compensation

Being injured at work can cause huge problems in a person’s life because it can result in the loss of a job due to temporary or permanent disability as well as huge medical bills. This is why the majority of workers in the United States are covered by workers’ compensation.

While workers’ compensation is widely available to those injured while engaging in work-related activities, claimants are not always successful. This can be for many different reasons, but in many of these cases, workers need to fight for their right to compensation and provide the right evidence to show that they are deserving of the compensation. The following is an overview of the ways you can fight a workers’ compensation claim denial.

Provide evidence that your injury happened at work

Many employers accuse their workers of trying to file for workers’ compensation for an injury that they did not acquire at work or that occurred due to a preexisting situation. In this case, you need to make sure that your story is consistent and that you speak to your medical provider about making a statement. 

Show that you were engaging in work-related activities

A common reason for a workers’ compensation denial is due to an employer accusing a worker of horseplay. Horseplay is any type of activity that is not work-related. You will need to show that you were not engaging in horseplay at the time of your injury in order to make a successful workers’ compensation claim.

Show that you did seek medical treatment

If you did not seek medical treatment, you won’t be able to gain compensation. Therefore, you must be able to show proof of the medical treatment that you sought and the financial damages that you were subject to.

If you have been denied workers’ compensation but you believe that you are entitled to it, it is important to take action to seek the payment that you deserve.

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