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Unfortunately, workers' compensation claims are denied on a regular basis. At Carey & Hamner, P.C., the experienced lawyers advocate for the rights of injured workers when they are wrongfully denied their workers' compensation benefits. If you were recently injured in a work-related accident in Dothan, Enterprise, or Ozark, AL, and you were wrongfully denied your benefits, their accident attorneys will help you determine the reason for the denial, and petition for an appeal so you may recover the compensation you deserve.

There are many reasons an insurer would issue a denial of your workers' compensation benefits, many of which are undoubtedly unfounded. Unfounded or no, the most likely reasons can be found below.

4 Possible Reasons For A Worker’s Compensation Denial

1. There Were No Witnesses To Your Injury

Workers’ compensation insurance agencies rely on witness testimonies to determine whether or not a workplace accident took place. Without a witness testimony, it can be tough to win your claim. To increase the likelihood of winning your claim without witness testimony, you should report the injury to a supervisor and coworkers immediately.

2. You Forgot To File An Incident Report

workers' compensationIf you did not file an incident report immediately after your accident, the insurance company might have assumed your injuries weren’t as bad as you claimed they were. To eliminate any doubt as to the seriousness of your injury and its cause, file an incident report immediately after a workplace accident. 

3. Illegal Drugs Were Found In Your System

If you were rushed to the hospital after a work-related accident, and if your blood sample indicated there were illegal drugs or alcohol in your system, your case may be thrown out the window. Because drug and alcohol abuse are prohibited in the workplace, it will be assumed the substances were the cause of your accident and employer negligence was not at fault.

4. You Filed A Claim After You Were Fired Or Laid Off

Workers' compensation insurance companies are wary of claims that come after an individual has been laid off, as it’s easy to assume such a claim was filed out of revenge. If you filed a claim after being fired or laid off, you must work extra hard to prove to the judge you really did sustain a work-related injury.

If your workers' compensation claim has recently been denied, contact the accident attorneys at Carey & Hamner, P.C., to learn more about your available legal options. To schedule a consultation, call (855) 435-4797 or visit them online for more information.

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