WHAT IS AN INDEPENDENT MEDICAL EXAMINATION (IME)

by admin on May 31, 2011

If  you are currently on Workers Compensation Benefits and your adjuster advises that you are to go and see a doctor for an Independent Medical Exam or IME, please do not think that it is truly an “independent” exam.  It is an exam being paid for by the workers compensation carrier, many times to second guess the opinion/treatment of your treating Doctor.  A better term is DME or Defense Medical Exam.

If you live in Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Gallatin, Grant or Pendleton Counties and have been injured at work, please call Brandon  Voelker (859) 781-9100 or (859) 824-3361 for a free consultation.

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What Should I Do If I Get Hurt At Work

by admin on June 21, 2010

Without delay you should immedietely tell your supervisor.  If your supervisor is unavailable, immedietely inform someone over him/her, including if necessary the owner of the company.  The Kentucky Worker’s Compensation Act requires and injured worker to give timely notice to his/her employer or the injured worker may be barred from pursuing benefits.

If you have been injured in Boone, Kenton, Grant, Pendleton, Campbell, Bracken or any other county in Kentucky, please call Brandon Voelker, (859) 781-9100 or (859) 824-3361 so that I can insure you work injury is properly handled.

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How Is Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) Determined

May 24, 2010

PPD is determined by your treating doctor providing an impairment rating to your whole body based on the American Medical Association’s Fifth Edition.  The best way to describe this process is to imagine your body as a pie with 100 pieces.  Your doctor may determine you have an impairment of 10% to your whole body, [...]

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My Employer/Insurance Carrier Will Not Pay For My Medical Bills

May 24, 2010

An attorney or your doctor can file a medical fee dispute to obtain necessary treatment.
If you are having problems getting medical bills covered and paid after a Workers Compensation Claim, please call my office at Cold Spring, Campbell County, (859) 781-9100 or Williamstown, Grant County (859) 824-3361, whichever office is more convenient for you.  I will be [...]

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Do I Have To Go to Court?

May 18, 2010

You do not have to go to court for a Kentucky Workers Comp claim.  Workers Compensation Claims are handled in an administrative proceeding, by appointed Administrative Law Judges, who decide your case.
Either party may appeal ultimately to the Kentucky Court of Appeals.
If you reside anywhere in the Northern Kentucky area and need assistance with a [...]

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Can I Go To My Family Doctor If I Am Injured On The Job?

May 17, 2010

Yes, you can.  Bu many times your Kentucky employer/insurance carrier will try to get you to see a doctor of their choosing, who may not have your best interests at heart.
If you are having a problem after being injured on the job in Kentucky, give my office a call at 859.824.3361 or 859.781.9100.

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How Do I Pay For An Attorney That Handles My Kentucky Workers Comp Case?

May 14, 2010

In Kentucky, it’s a simple process – Attorneys are only paid if they obtain results.
Kentucky law provides that an attorney may charge a fee of 20% of the first $25,000 recovered, 15% of the next $10,000 and 5% thereafter, with a maximum fee of $12,000.
So….if an attorney doesn’t win your workers compensation case, you pay [...]

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My Spouse Was Killed In A Work Injury – Am I Or My Children Entitled To Benefits?

May 13, 2010

If your spouse was killed in a work related accident, you are entitled to benefits.
The Kentucky Workers Compensation Act provides for benefits for a surviving spouse and children.
If that is the case, it is obviously an emotional time for the family.  And I would like to help.
If you have lost a spouse, call me and [...]

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How Long Do I Have To File My Workers Compensation Claim?

May 12, 2010

In Kentucky, you have two years from either the date of injury and/or the last day that Temporary Total Disability (TTD) payments were made.
If you have been injured at work in the Northern Kentucky area and have questions about Workers Compensation, give my office a call at 859.824.3361 or 859.781.9100.  I do not charge for [...]

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Another Person Caused My Work Injury – Can I Sue Them?

May 11, 2010

Yes, you can.  Third party claims can also arise.  You may have a Workers Compensation Claim, as well as a third party personal injury suit.
To insure all possible claims are considered, it is necessary to talk to qualified attorney.
Give me a call at 859.824.3361 or 859.781.9100 to discuss your Northern Kentucky Workers Compensation Claim.  The [...]

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