There are a number of reasons why an employer may dispute your worker’s compensation claim. However, in many cases, the main reason for this is money. Just like any other insurance product, employers have to pay a premium in order to provide this insurance coverage for their workers. The amount they pay as a premium is affected directly when injured workers file for benefits.
What will happen if the workers comp claim is not disputed? If you are in this situation, you are in luck. If your employer does not dispute your claim, you will receive the money you deserve for the injury you suffered quickly. Still, it may also be beneficial to know what happens if a claim is disputed.
There are a number of reasons that your employer or your employer’s insurance company may dispute your claim or a certain part of it. This reason should be provided to you, in writing. Some of the most common reasons claims are disputed include:
- You were not the victim of a serious injury.
- The injury did not happen at the workplace or in the scope of the job you were hired to do.
- You do not require any type of medical attention or treatment for the injury.
- You do not require any time off work as a result of the injury.
If you do face a dispute for your workers compensation benefits, it may behove you to seek the services of an attorney. This is the person who can work to prove you do, in fact, deserve the benefits and that there is no real ground for the dispute. In most cases, and attorney will be able to expedite the process, helping you to receive the compensation you need for an injury you received at work.
What will happen if a worker’s comp claim is not disputed? The answer is simple: you will get your money. It is when the claim is disputed that you have issues. In most cases, hiring an attorney will help ensure you get the compensation you need to cover your medical expenses, as well as any other injury related issues.
