QUESTION
how long does it take to receive benifits
Asked on Dec 26th, 2015 on Workers Compensation - Kentucky
More details to this question:
i was hurt on the job two weeks ago have been to emergency room that day with neck injury and nerve damage and cracked bone in shoulder returned to emergency room have not been contacted by anyone accept company they said they have not got claim number yet but said workers comp would like to no when i can come back to work I told company doc said undetermined need therapy and pain treatment maybe neck surgery i have had to pay out of pocket to get medicine i have never been through nothing like this need advice thank you god bless
1 ANSWER
Have you obtained an off-work disability note from your doctor and had the note sent to the insurance company?
You have the legal obligation to provide proof of your medical and off-work status to the insurance company. Many insurance companies obtain medical relases and treatment histories from injured workers and collect the information.
However, since you are the one making the claim, you have the primary obligation to establish the claim.
You may wish to by-pass the employer and call the insurance company directly. If your employer willnot give you the contact information, then you can get that information by calling the Department of Workers Claims in Frankfort.
Answered on Dec 28th, 2015 at 6:39 AM
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