Workers Compensation Claim Denied: How A Lawyer Can Help You Get The Benefits You Deserve
Posted on: 13 February 2019
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When you get hurt at work, you are entitled to receive quality medical care and compensation if you can't go in to work. There are a number of steps you must take when you get injured. From filling out an accident report to following through with a workers compensation treatment provider, you will need to follow the correct protocol to get the benefits you deserve. Sometimes the process is easy and you get your benefits without a problem. There are other times that your workers compensation claim will be denied and it becomes time to work with an attorney that can help you.
You Didn't File an Accident Report in Time
Your claim could be denied if you don't file your accident report in a timely manner. You must report accidents to your employer as soon as possible after they occur. If you wait a few weeks before reporting an injury, the workers compensation insurance can deny your claim. If you reported your accident on time but the employer didn't submit your claim to the insurance provider correctly, you can appeal your claim denial.
When Your Employer Doesn't Believe Your Injuries
There are times when employees get hurt at work because they are fooling around and not following safety rules. Your employer may also believe that your injuries are not new and came from outside of work. If your employer does not believe your injuries were caused at work, or you were responsible for getting hurt, you may not qualify for workers compensation benefits. If you can prove your injuries were directly related to your employment and are in fact new, an attorney can help you fight your denial.
If Your Medical Treatment Is Limited
If you are claiming that you have been injured at work but you haven't sought medical treatment, your claim can be denied. Talk to your lawyer about your injuries and discuss your reasons for not seeking treatment. If your workers compensation insurance wasn't aware of medical treatment, make sure that you provide evidence of any appointments or care that you have received. Seek medical treatment for your injuries as soon as you can in order to prove the extent of your injuries.
When your claim for workers compensation benefits has been denied, work with a workers compensation lawyer who can help. You will be able to talk over the details of your case and look for ways to appeal your claim together.
Contact a company like Gilbert, Blaszcyk & Milburn LLP for more information.