Big stores and supermarkets like Fred Meyer are never entirely hazard free. Employees may face a number of risks when they are at work, especially unexpected slip and fall type accidents. It is accepted that an injured employee of Fred Meyer puts in a claim for compensation if injured while at work. A successful claim can help pay bills for medical treatment and replace lost wages if forced to stay at home while recovering. Not all claims are honored. Some may be denied and this can be frustrating, especially a decision to deny a claim has been made because an employer has not passed on the right information. You can always appeal a denied claim if you have explored all other options. An experienced workers’ compensation lawyer can help you file an appeal. Contact Fred Meyer's Insurance Company One of the more difficult aspects of a denied claim is if you are unsure why your claim has been rejected. Did you do something wrong, or leave information out? Did the insurer get the right information from your employer? If you haven’t been told exactly why the claim was denied you will have to contact the insurer directly. There may be a perfectly simple reason for a denied claim and you may be able to sort the matter out quite quickly and painlessly. On the other hand, if the insurer is insistent on denying a claim, you may need to seek legal assistance and explore your legal options. In most case, this will involve filing an appeal with the state workers’ compensation authority. File Your Fred Meyer Workers’ Comp. Appeal Before your appeal is officially heard by a judge, the state WC Board or agency may appoint a mediator to listen to both you and a representative of the insurance provider. An attempt will be made in a neutral environment for the dispute to be amicably resolved one way or another. If mediation works, the insurer may then agree to process your claim. If it doesn’t, then the next step will involve scheduling an official hearing, sometimes called an administrative hearing. This is more court like and you should be well prepared with any evidence you have that shows that you were injured at work and not beforehand or afterwards. There is usually only a single judge present who examines all the evidence available before coming to a decision about the claim and whether the denial was justified. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help File an Appeal Filing an appeal is a more challenging step than merely filing a claim. You need to be aware of time limits and not to waste state WC officials’ time. You need to be well prepared for meetings and hearings and a workers’ comp. lawyer can help with documentation and represent you at meetings. *Disclaimer: The content of this article serves only to provide information and should not be construed as legal advice. If you file a claim against Fred Meyer, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
