Disputes over whether an injury actually occurred at work, or whether it is work-related, are among the most common reasons workers’ compensation claims are denied. To protect your claim, it is essential to report the injury to your employer immediately and in writing, seek medical care promptly (delays are often used to argue the injury wasn’t serious or didn’t happen at work), and document everything, including witness names, the exact circumstances, and your physical condition before and after. If your employer or their insurer disputes the claim, our Lexington workers’ comp lawyers can gather evidence, obtain independent medical opinions, and represent you at a Workers’ Compensation Commission hearing.