If you experienced an injury in a work accident you might want to file a workers compensation lawsuit. There are many people who have successfully gotten settlements from their employer or their insurance provider for work related accidents, and there are others who have been unable to get the payout that they felt they deserved. So what is the difference? Here are some reasons that people are denied workers comp settlements.

They Couldn't Prove That The Accident Happened At Work

One of the first things that you have to be able to do is prove that the accident actually happened at work. You need to have witnesses that can testify that the injury occurred at work and that you were on the clock. You could even be traveling or doing something work related when you were injured, so long as you can prove that you were in fact working.

If for some reason you are unable to show that the injury happened at work, or that your employer was partly responsible for the injury, then you are likely to be denied any benefits.

The Injury Was Minor

Another reason that people are unable to get workers compensation for an injury was that the injury was so minor that there were no expenses beyond simply medical care. For instance, if had a small cut at work that just required simple stitches, you may just get your medical insurance to cover the doctor's visit and might get reimbursement for the deductible. This is because something like simple stitches wouldn't hinder your ability to continue to work, hinder your quality of life, or have lasting effects.

The people who get the most out of workers comp lawsuits are those that have lasting effects from the injury, have massive medical bills, or have to take time off work or even quit because of the injury.

The Condition Was Pre-existing

If you already had an injury that was only agitated at work you might not get any benefits from a workers comp suit. Since you will have to disclose medical records if your employer or the judge can see that your condition had been present for years, then the company cannot be held responsible for any health problems. If after learning these things you still think you have a good chance of getting workers compensation for an accident that happened at work, you should talk to an attorney. 

If you experienced an injury in a work accident, you might want to file a workers compensation lawsuit. There are many people who have successfully gotten settlements from their employer or their insurance provider for work-related accidents, and there are others who have been unable to get the payout that they felt they deserved. So what is the difference? Here are some reasons that people are denied workers comp settlements.

They Couldn't Prove That The Accident Happened At Work

One of the first things that you have to be able to do is prove that the accident actually happened at work. You need to have witnesses that can testify that the injury occurred at work and that you were on the clock. You could even be traveling or doing something work related when you were injured, so long as you can prove that you were in fact working.

If for some reason you are unable to show that the injury happened at work, or that your employer was partly responsible for the injury, then you are likely to be denied any benefits. For more information, contact a firm such as Prediletto, Halpin, Scharnikow & Nelson, P.S.