If you've been injured in California and your workers' compensation claim has been denied, you can appeal or resolve the denial through other means, such as mediation or litigation. Fiore Legal is here to help you navigate the complex workers' compensation system and fight for the benefits you deserve.
Reasons for Workers’ Compensation Denial in California
These are a few of the most common reasons for denying a workers’ compensation claim:
- Failure to meet filing or reporting deadlines
- Unwitnessed injury
- Conflict between initial medical records and accident reports
- Filing a claim after getting terminated
- Failure to seek proper medical treatment
- Refusal to make a recorded statement
- Existing evidence of recklessness or negligence
- Failing or refusing to take the required drug or alcohol test
- Inaccurate or inadequate paperwork
- Suspected fraud
- Your illness or injury is related to a pre-existing condition