Can my job deny me help for an injury that happened on the job
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Can my job deny me help for an injury that happened on the job
My job denied my workers comp claim because they say
that it’s evidence that my injury was pre existing.
However, my everyday life was perfectly fine before
injuring myself at the job. Now, I’m hindered in doing
everyday activities and they wont do anything about it.
What are my options?
Asked on October 25, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
You can appeal the denial to the department of insurance, and/or file a lawsuit. If the injury was pre-exsting, they are right--you would not be owed compensation. If the injury was work-related, then you are likely right and you likely are owed compensation. You say it's work related; they say it's not; you need someone to investigate and made a decision. The best place to start would be by contacting your state department of insurance and asking about how best to appeal a denial.
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