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Keep fighting for the workers’ compensation benefits you need

When you file for workers’ compensation benefits, it is because you suffered an injury in a job-related accident or because you are sick as a result of your job. These benefits are available to most types of employees to allow them to recover the costs of medical bills and lost wages. There are also other types of benefits available, such as assistance with getting back to work.

Even deserving workers with a valid claim often find they are unable to get what they need as a result of a denied workers’ comp claim. This is frustrating and disappointing, but it is not the end of the road for you. There are steps you can take to keep pursuing the benefits you need, so don’t give up after a denied claim.

What’s next for you?

When you cannot get necessary financial support, even a minor workplace accident can lead to serious financial suffering for your family. It is critical to get help, and it is in your interests to know what to do next and how you can continue your pursuit of financial support. There are many reasons why an insurance provider would deny a workers’ comp claim, but the following are some of the most common:

  • You did not report the accident, injury or diagnosis of the occupational illness in enough time.
  • You did not file the workers’ compensation claim in the appropriate window of time.
  • It is not clear if the injuries make you eligible for compensation, such as injuries caused by stress or other reasons.
  • There is no evidence that your injuries required medical treatment.
  • It is not certain that your injuries relate to your job or are the result of a workplace accident.
  • Your employer is fighting the claim. 

You have the right to appeal after receiving a denied claim. The appeals process can be complex, and it may require that you appear before a judge. It can be a lengthy and intimidating process, but you do not have to walk through it alone.

Helping you fight for your goals

If you learned that your workers’ compensation claim came back denied, you may want to take the time to learn about your rights and the options you have under Georgia workers’ compensation law. You are entitled to recovery and support after a workplace accident, and you have the right to fight for what you need to get better and move forward.