[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/how-to-appeal-a-workers-comp-claim-denial\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/how-to-appeal-a-workers-comp-claim-denial\/","headline":"How to Appeal a Workers\u2019 Comp Claim Denial","name":"How to Appeal a Workers\u2019 Comp Claim Denial","description":"In the event of an\u00a0on-the-job injury, you expect that you will receive benefits in the form of workers\u2019 compensation. Almost all employers in the country are required to have a workers\u2019 compensation insurance plan that will cover the medical expenses and lost wages of employees who are injured at their...","datePublished":"2019-06-07","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\/2019\/06\/workers-comp.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/workers-comp.jpg","height":331,"width":500},"url":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/how-to-appeal-a-workers-comp-claim-denial\/","about":["Workers' Compensation"],"wordCount":335,"articleBody":"In the event of an\u00a0on-the-job injury, you expect that you will receive benefits in the form of workers\u2019 compensation. Almost all employers in the country are required to have a workers\u2019 compensation insurance plan that will cover the medical expenses and lost wages of employees who are injured at their place of work.Sadly, you may not receive compensation for your on-the-job injury. Employers, and their workers\u2019 compensation insurance providers, sometimes deny employee claims. When this happens, it is possible to appeal their denial, and eventually, receive the benefits you deserve.Reasons for Workers\u2019 Compensation DenialThere are a variety of reasons your employer may give for denying your workers\u2019 compensation claim. Common reasons for workers\u2019 comp claim denial generally relate to either the accident itself, or how the claim was handled in the aftermath.Examples of reasons for denying a workers\u2019 compensation claim include:There were no witnesses to the injury, or other reason to believe the injury is not work-related.The employee was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or otherwise engaging in misconduct, at the time of their injury.The claim was not filed in a timely manner.The worker\u2019s account of the incident does not correlate with medical records or witness testimonials, or the worker is providing insufficient evidence.The Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Denial Appeal ProcessSo, your workers\u2019 compensation claim was denied \u2014 now what do you do? Start by inquiring about the reason your claim was denied and collect all relevant documentation about your case and the denial. With this evidence, you can begin the process of building a case and filing a formal appeal. Our attorney can help.Before pursuing any appeal action, the first thing you should do following a workers\u2019 comp claim denial is contact our lawyer. At the Underwood Law LLC., we can guide you through the appeals process, answer your questions, and get the benefits you are entitled to.Use our\u00a0contact form\u00a0or call\u00a0(229) 999-4476\u00a0to schedule a free case evaluation."},{"@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":"How to Appeal a Workers\u2019 Comp Claim Denial","item":"https:\/\/www.puttingpeoplefirst.law\/blog\/how-to-appeal-a-workers-comp-claim-denial\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]