You got hurt at work. You need medical treatment. Maybe you can’t go back to your job. When do you need a lawyer?
Danger Sign No 1: The “Independent” Medical Evaluation
The insurance company schedules an “independent” medical evaluation. Ain’t nothing independent about them. There is only one reason the insurance company sends you to its doctor. It wants to cut off your benefits. It wants their hired guy to say you don’t need the treatment your doctor is recommending. Or they want the hired gun to say you can work. Or both.
For more information on “independent” medical evaluations, click here: Gang of Seven: Insurance "Independent" Experts - Keenan Powell, Attorney at Law
Danger Sign No 2: Medical Treatment Delayed
Your medical treatment is being delayed because the insurance company refuses to authorize it. This usually happens when surgery is recommended. The problem is, the longer your surgery is delayed, the longer it is before you can go back to work.
Danger Sign No 3: Disability Payment Problems
Your temporary total disability payments are not being paid, paid late, or underpaid. If you want to check to see what your benefits should be, look at this benefit calculator: Workers' Compensation Online Benefits Calculator. (alaska.gov)
What Are Your Rights? Find Out Now
You don’t need to wait until your claim is controverted to speak with an attorney. Find out your rights are and what you should be looking out for.
Keenan Powell has practiced Workers Compensation law in the State of Alaska for over 35 years and has dedicated her practice to Workers Compensation representing injured Alaskans handling hundreds of cases. www.keenanpowell.com
All consultations are free. To make an appointment, email: keenan@keenanpowell.com or call: 907 258 7663.