[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/5-common-reasons-your-workers-compensation-claim\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/5-common-reasons-your-workers-compensation-claim\/","headline":"5 Common Reasons Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim was Denied","name":"5 Common Reasons Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim was Denied","description":"If you suffered a workplace injury, you are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation benefits\u2014no matter who was at fault for the accident. These benefits compensate injured employees for their losses (e.g. medical expenses and lost wages) while they take time off from work to heal. Unfortunately, employers and workers\u2019 compensation insurers...","datePublished":"2019-05-29","dateModified":"2025-09-19","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/author\/puttingpeoplefirst\/#Person","name":"Underwood Law LLC","url":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/author\/puttingpeoplefirst\/","identifier":8,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bbcb6205a3d1f6a31659220b0b5f3faafdc2850d6a558e85ff3f28182ee73ad1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/bbcb6205a3d1f6a31659220b0b5f3faafdc2850d6a558e85ff3f28182ee73ad1?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Underwood Law LLC","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/William-F-Underwood-Logo.png","url":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/William-F-Underwood-Logo.png","width":448,"height":96}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Trey-report-WC-social-post.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Trey-report-WC-social-post.jpg","height":628,"width":1026},"url":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/5-common-reasons-your-workers-compensation-claim\/","about":["Workers' Compensation"],"wordCount":445,"articleBody":"If you suffered a workplace injury, you are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation benefits\u2014no matter who was at fault for the accident. These benefits compensate injured employees for their losses (e.g. medical expenses and lost wages) while they take time off from work to heal.Unfortunately, employers and workers\u2019 compensation insurers often deny these claims\u2014even if they are legitimate. Not being able to obtain workers\u2019 comp benefits means injured employees must pay for their own medical bills out of their own pocket. Missing work to recover from an injury can make supporting the family and household extremely difficult.The following are the most common reasons why workers\u2019 compensation claims are denied:You failed to report your injury right away\u00a0\u2013 As soon as the accident occurs, you need to notify your employer as soon as possible. While injured employees in Georgia have 30 days to report the workplace accident, it is imperative to do so immediately. Insurance companies often assume that if an accident isn\u2019t reported right away, the employee wasn\u2019t really hurt.You failed to receive medical treatment \u2013\u00a0Many injured employees make the mistake of waiting to see if the injury can heal on its own rather than receiving immediate medical care. But if they later attempt to file a workers\u2019 compensation claim, without any medical records to support the extent of their injury, the insurer will claim that the injury is nonexistent.You were under the influence when the accident occurred \u2013\u00a0When you go to the doctor for a workplace injury, your employer can request that you perform a drug test. If the test indicates that you were intoxicated by alcohol or drugs at the time the accident happened, your workers\u2019 comp claim will be denied.You have a pre-existing injury \u2013\u00a0If you had been injured or ill prior to starting your job and you reaggravate or exacerbate the condition while performing job duties, you are eligible for workers\u2019 compensation. However, insurers will claim the cause is the old injury rather than the work tasks, resulting in denial.Your employer disputes your claims\u00a0\u2013 The employer could say that the accident didn\u2019t occur the way you claimed it did. Since the cost of worker\u2019s compensation coverage will increase when there is a claim on the policy, they will do their best to deny the claim and save money.If your initial workers\u2019 compensation claim was denied, do not give up. There is still a chance to correct or appeal the decision with the help of an experienced Albany workers\u2019 compensation lawyer.For more information about workers\u2019 compensation claim denials in Georgia, contact\u00a0Underwood Law LLC today and schedule a consultation."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"5 Common Reasons Your Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim was Denied","item":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/5-common-reasons-your-workers-compensation-claim\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]