6 Reasons Your Employer May Question Your Workers’ Compensation Eligibility in Georgia

There are a number of reasons your employer or their insurer may dispute your Workers' Compensation eligibility after a Georgia accident. Contact a Douglasville Workers' Compensation attorney who will listen to the specific facts of your injury and assess if your claim was wrongfully denied. If you have been injured at work in an accident that was not your fault, you are entitled to Workers' Comp benefits, and you should not be denied those benefits because your employer or their insurance company has an eye on the bottom line. 

Top Reasons for Denying Workers' Comp Benefits

The 6 leading reasons your employer or your employer's insurance provider may dispute or deny your claim for Workers' Comp benefits are: 

• You engaged in willful misconduct that precipitated the accident;
• You were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the accident;
• Your employer or the insurance company doesn't agree that your injuries are severe;
• Your employer claims that the accident did not occur on work premises;
• Your employer or the insurance company believes you can still work; and
• The documentation you provided was incomplete or insufficient.  

It does happen that insurance companies deny perfectly valid claims. Insurance providers are businesses, after all, and they are trying to boost profits by maximizing the premiums they collect and minimizing the payout for claims. If you've been injured at work in Douglasville, a Workers' Compensation attorney can help you get the benefits you deserve.

An attorney can investigate the accident, review documentation, take statements from witnesses, and present a clear, compelling case for your Workers' Comp benefits.

When It's Time to Contact a Douglasville Workers Compensation Attorney

Filing a Workers' Compensation claim for work injuries in Georgia can result in having to deal with multiple parties. Your claim not only involves your employer, but may also involve 3^rd parties such as equipment manufacturers. At Murphy & Associates our attorneys are ready to answer your questions about your legal rights after a workplace accident, even when your employer challenges your Workers' Compensation eligibility. Georgia law protects your benefits. We make it a point to provide useful, free information, so you can make an educated decision before you choose to hire us.

If you have been injured and have questions about your accident or your potential personal injury case, start by visiting our article library for relevant and helpful information regarding injuries and cases. You can watch our videos for information from and about James Murphy, or request our FREE books on what to do after an accident or when buying insurance in Georgia. Contact us today - 1-770-577-3020.