{"id":2713,"date":"2024-07-15T06:40:48","date_gmt":"2024-07-15T06:40:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/?p=2713"},"modified":"2026-07-27T16:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T16:37:10","slug":"what-to-do-when-your-workers-comp-case-is-denied-in-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/blog\/what-to-do-when-your-workers-comp-case-is-denied-in-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Do When Your Workers Comp Case is Denied in DC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>What Is a Notice of Controversion and What Does It Mean for My Case?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>When an insurance company denies your workers\u2019 compensation claim, it files a Notice of Controversion. This means the insurance company is disputing your claim or refusing to pay benefits.<\/p>\n<p>In D.C., workers\u2019 compensation benefits can be paid without a formal award when the insurance company accepts the claim. But when the insurance company disputes the claim, you may need to take additional steps to get the benefits you are entitled to.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Happens After a Workers\u2019 Comp Claim Is Denied?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If your D.C. workers\u2019 compensation claim was denied, that does not necessarily mean your case is over. <a href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/attorneys\/frank-r-kearney\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Attorney Frank Kearney<\/strong><\/span><\/a> explains what a denial means, what can happen next, and the options you may have to keep your case moving.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"What Happens When Your Workers' Compensation Claim Is Denied in D.C.?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RLag4IoLaHw?si=DUW1hBDFRZQnpLdk\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4><strong>How Do You Fight a Denied Workers\u2019 Comp Claim in D.C.?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If your claim is denied, the dispute may be handled through an informal conference or a formal hearing.<\/p>\n<p>An informal conference is a less formal way to try to resolve the dispute. There is no sworn testimony like there would be at a formal hearing. A claims examiner reviews the issues and can issue a recommendation.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is that an informal recommendation does not always end the dispute. If the insurance company continues to fight the claim, the case may still have to move to a formal hearing.<\/p>\n<p>Because of that, there are cases where our attorneys prefer to move directly toward a formal hearing rather than spending additional time on the informal process.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why Would We Go Straight to a Formal Hearing?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>If you are injured, cannot work, and are not receiving wage benefits, time matters.<\/p>\n<p>A formal hearing gives you the opportunity to present evidence before an Administrative Law Judge. After the hearing, the judge issues a Compensation Order deciding the disputed issues.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike an informal recommendation, a Compensation Order can require the insurance company to pay benefits if you win your case. The insurance company may appeal the decision, but filing an appeal generally does not automatically stop a Compensation Order from taking effect unless a stay is granted.<\/p>\n<p>Every workers\u2019 compensation case is different. Whether it makes sense to start with an informal conference or move toward a formal hearing depends on why your claim was denied, your medical evidence, your work status, and the other facts of your case.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What Should You Do After Your Workers\u2019 Comp Claim Is Denied?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>A denial does not necessarily mean your case is over.<\/p>\n<p>If you were seriously injured at work and the insurance company denied your claim, stopped your checks, or refused to approve medical treatment, talk with Attorney Frank Kearney and our team about what happened.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tell us what happened and find out what your next step may be.<\/a><\/u><\/strong> You can also call <strong><u><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"tel:2023933320\">202-393-3320<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><strong>Related Articles:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><u><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/blog\/what-is-the-workers-compensation-process-in-d-c\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The D.C. 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