Start with the denial notice
Read the written notice and identify the stated reason. Claims may be disputed over whether the injury arose from work, whether it was reported, medical causation, employment status or other factual and legal issues.
Preserve evidence that may support the claim
- The denial letter and claim form
- Incident reports, texts and emails
- Witness names and contact information
- Medical records and work-status notes
- Prior reports of symptoms or unsafe conditions
- Pay records, schedules and job-duty information
Medical evidence often matters
A diagnosis alone may not answer whether work caused or contributed to an injury. Accurate job duties, injury history, symptoms and medical reasoning can be central to a disputed claim.
Do not ignore deadlines
Workers’ compensation disputes have procedural rules and time limits. Prompt legal review can identify what must be filed, what evidence is missing and whether additional medical evaluation may be necessary.
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