Working for Walgreens is not hazard free. Walgreens’ employees are sometimes involved in accidents which leave them injured and in need of financial compensation to pay medical bills and replace lost wages. Like all other large employers, Walgreens is expected to have workers’ compensation insurance to ensure injured workers are taken care of in the event that a workplace related injury occurs. The workers’ comp. procedure can sometimes result in a denied claim. This is when Walgreens’ insurer rejects the claim that a worker has submitted for approval. There are several reasons why they may do this, from not having submitted the right documentation to failing to stick to time limits and because the insurer has been given false or incorrect information, usually from the employer itself. An appeal through the state workers’ compensation body may help to reverse the decision. Contact Walgreens’ Insurance Company Very often, a notification from an insurer that a claim has been denied will not provide sufficient details why the claim was rejected. You may need to contact them directly to find out why your claim was regarded as unacceptable. You should also check to see whether your own employer informed the insurer and that they get the details correct. Insurers may be unsure whether your injury was due to a valid workplace related accident. Insurers are not allowed to reject claims if the injury happened genuinely at work, whatever the reason for the injury as long as it wasn’t deliberately caused. Many denied claims can be reconsidered when simple reasons for rejection are addressed. File Your Walgreens Workers’ Comp. Appeal Filing a workers’ comp. appeal is the final step you can take to ensure you get paid for an injury that happened at work. It is easy for your appeal to be rejected, unless you stick to the precise set of rules for an appeal and you receive effective legal advice throughout. Before an appeal gets serious, the state body that deals with workers’ comp. matters may schedule a mediation session. This is fairly informal and is supposed to provide a neutral environment in which you and the insurer’s representative can explore the reasons for a denied claim and perhaps come to an amicable conclusion. Once mediation has had its chance and failed, a hearing will be scheduled. This will have a judge, or more than one judge, in attendance. They examine evidence from both sides and come to a conclusion which is supposed to be binding. Further steps are usually available if dissatisfied with the report. A Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Help File an Appeal If you are forced to file an appeal because the insurer rejects your claim, you should use a workers’ comp. a workers’ compensation lawyer to help guide you through the procedure. Additional Resources How Much is a Claim Against Walgreens Worth?* What you Need to Know if You Got Hurt Working at Walgreens* 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 Walgreens, or any other party, you may not be entitled to any compensation.
