[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Yes. Workers\u2019 compensation is a no-fault system, which means you are entitled to benefits no matter who was at fault for your injury. You are not required to prove that you were blameless or that someone else was at fault to claim benefits. You need only prove that you are fundamentally eligible for benefits, and that your injuries and related losses resulted from a work-related incident.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Yes. All Alabama employers with five or more regular employees must provide workers\u2019 compensation coverage on behalf of their employees","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Alabama workers must report work-related injuries to their employers promptly or risk losing their benefits. State law requires you to notify your employer of work-related injuries within five days and work-related accidents within 90 days.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"Not necessarily. An extensive appeals process is in place to reduce and prevent litigation for worker injury claims. Before you file a lawsuit, you can take advantage of this process to reach an out-of-court agreement with your employer or insurer.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"To begin the appeals process after a workers\u2019 comp claim denial in Alabama, you must file a written appeal with the\u00a0Hearings and Appeals Division\u00a0of the Alabama Department of Labor. You must file the appeal within 15 calendar days of the mailing date on the notice you received informing you of the denial. If you received the notice in person, you have only seven calendar days to file.","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"If you must file a claim with the Department of Labor or sue for workers\u2019 compensation in an Alabama civil court, remember that you have just two years to do so.","name":"Answer Question5","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"If I Caused My Work Injury, Am I Still Eligible for Workers\u2019 Compensation?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"If I Am a Part-Time Employee, Am I Still Eligible for Workers\u2019 Comp?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to Report My Injury to My Employer?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer2"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"If My Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Is Denied, Do I Have to File a Lawsuit?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Should I Do After a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Denial?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer4"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Statute of Limitations for a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim in Alabama?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Answer5"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Question5"}],"name":"What To Do if You Are Denied Workers\u2019 Compensation in Alabama","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Thing","name":"What Should I Do After a Workers\u2019 Compensation Claim Denial?","@id":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#Thing"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What To Do if You Are Denied Workers\u2019 Compensation in Alabama","item":"https:\/\/www.gartlaninjurylaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-denied-workers-comp\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]