Work Injury Denied by Employer? Here’s What to Do in Wisconsin

by | Jun 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

Work Injury Denied by Employer? We can Help.

If your work injury was denied by your employer, don’t panic—and definitely don’t give up. Denials like this are more common than most workers realize, and in many cases, they’re flat-out wrong.I’ve helped thousands of injured workers across Wisconsin who found themselves in this exact situation. The employer says, “We don’t think this happened at work,” or the insurance company sends a denial letter within days of your injury report.

But here’s the truth: your employer does not have the final say—and you still have a path forward.

Work Injury Denied by Employer? Here's What to Do in Wisconsin

Step 1: Get the Injury in Writing

When a work injury is denied by your employer, the most important thing you can do is create a record:

  • Write down how, when, and where the injury occurred

  • Include what job task you were performing

  • List any coworkers or witnesses

  • Keep texts, emails, and messages you sent about the incident

Even if your supervisor won’t complete a formal incident report, sending your own email to HR can serve as evidence later on.

Step 2: Make Sure Your Doctor Knows It Happened at Work

One of the most common reasons a work injury is denied by an employer is that the medical records don’t clearly link the injury to your job. That’s why you need to be 100% clear with your doctor:

“I was hurt at work. I was lifting, bending, climbing, etc., and now I have pain in my back/shoulder/knee.”

When your doctor documents that the injury happened at work, that can outweigh your employer’s denial later in the process.

Step 3: File an Application for Hearing

If your work injury was denied by your employer, you have the right to take formal legal action. In Wisconsin, that means filing an Application for Hearing with the Department of Workforce Development (DWD).

This gets your case in front of an administrative law judge who looks at the facts—not just the employer’s opinion.

At Axis Legal, we file and manage these applications for our clients and make sure all medical records and legal arguments are in place.

Step 4: Don’t Fall for Common Denial Excuses

Employers and insurance companies will often deny a claim with explanations like:

None of these automatically end your case. With the right medical documentation and legal representation, you can still win even if your work injury is denied by your employer.

Step 5: Call Axis Legal—We Know How to Fight These Cases

If you’re in this situation, let my team step in and help. At Axis Legal, we’ve recovered more than $30 million for injured Wisconsin workers.

We’ll:

  • Gather and submit medical evidence

  • Coordinate with your treating doctors

  • File the Application for Hearing

  • Represent you at every stage

  • Charge nothing unless we win

When your work injury is denied by your employer, we’re ready to challenge the denial and fight for the benefits you deserve.

Final Thoughts

You don’t have to accept a denial. You have legal rights—and we can help protect them.

📞 Call Axis Legal today at (414) 414-4814
🌐 Visit www.theaxislegal.com
💬 Get a free consultation—no fees unless we win

At Axis Legal, we’re centered on your recovery. Let us help you take the next step.