Workers’ Compensation Claim Denial
If you are eligible to receive workers’ compensation, you should be able to receive benefits after a workplace injury without major complications. Of course, the truth is that workers’ compensation is not always that simple in practice. Sometimes workers do not receive the payments they need to cover necessary medical treatments; sometimes their claims are denied outright.
There are few circumstances in which an employer or insurance company can deny claims to an injured worker; unfortunately, disputing such a decision may require a complex legal battle. To discuss your case with an experienced New Jersey workers’ compensation attorney, contact the offices of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 1-800-346-5529.
Grounds for Workers’ Comp Denial
Your workers’ compensation insurance provider may deny your initial request for compensation on the following grounds:
- The injury for which you need treatment is actually a pre-existing condition. A workplace accident may have exacerbated it, but unless the injury was sustained while fulfilling your job’s duties, you may not be eligible for compensation.
- You have been accused of workers’ compensation fraud. This kind of fraud can include many different acts, from faking your injuries entirely to exaggerating the symptoms of a valid condition. Even if you have been falsely accused, it can take time to clear up the matter.
- You have been accused of some form of misconduct. As a general rule, you can receive compensation even if you are partially to blame for your workplace accident. However, certain egregious forms of misconduct, such as substance abuse or provoking fights with co-workers, can be grounds for denial of your claim.
If you have been unfairly denied the benefits you need, our New Jersey workers’ compensation attorneys are ready to fight for you.
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The New Jersey workers’ compensation lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. have the knowledge and experience your case deserves. Contact us today at 1-800-346-5529 to learn more about how we can help you.
