Not under the current state of the law in Georgia. The exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation still applies even if the employer denies the claim and loses. Other states may have different laws.
Is there any penalty on wrong ful initial denial ? If not then employer seems to have no incentive to accept claim without court or commission orders. Right?
If employer denies WC claim, but loses in hearing. Can employee sue employer for pain and suffering caused due to initial denial?
Not under the current state of the law in Georgia. The exclusive remedy of workers’ compensation still applies even if the employer denies the claim and loses. Other states may have different laws.
Is there any penalty on wrong ful initial denial ? If not then employer seems to have no incentive to accept claim without court or commission orders. Right?