Common Causes of Workers’ Compensation Claim Denials

Each year, 4.9 million workers’ compensation claims are made in the U.S. by both private and government employees with each claim amounting to around $41,000. Under the workers’ compensation scheme, employees are entitled to receive benefits for injuries they incur as a result of their job duties. This ensures that they will be provided financially for matters such as medical treatment, rehabilitation, and wage replacement if they are unable to return to work. In return for this safety net, employers are generally protected from legal action or lawsuits by their employees. Common workplace injuries covered by the scheme include slips, trips, and falls...

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Steps to Take Immediately After a Work Accident

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in Injuries, Premises Liability, Workplace Injury

When you are injured while working your job, you have to follow a few steps to get your workers’ comp benefits. If you miss a deadline or fail to submit the right documentation with your paperwork, your claim could be delayed or denied altogether. Get Immediate Medical Treatment The first thing you need to do is get promptly treated by medical professionals right away. If you have a serious injury, you will need to go to the hospital. If not, your employer will provide you with a list of doctors who work with their workers’ compensation insurance. Report Your Injury Even if you think...