There are many reasons insurance adjusters don’t send out workers’ compensation checks on time. Sometimes the adjuster forgets. Sometimes the supervisor has to authorize it. The computer system can make an error, your address might be entered wrong, or the automatic payment system can fail. They will always have an excuse ready.
Our Experienced Team Makes Sure Your Adjuster Sends Your Check on Time
Remember, the adjuster works for the insurance company, not for you. Their job is to reduce what the insurance company has to pay. Even a friendly or organized adjuster may have hundreds of cases on her desk. When they gets busy, you won’t be a priority.
To make sure your workers’ compensation check is on time, you need persistent and professional follow-up. Most people don’t have the training or time to deal with the D.C. workers’ compensation system on their own. That’s one of the first benefits we provide for our clients.
Late Workers’ Comp Checks in D.C. Are a Big Problem
Do you have the time and resources to make sure your checks come on time? We do. Can you convince the adjuster, nurse case manager, and your doctor to keep things moving so your payments don’t stop? We can.
We Have a System in Place to Follow Up When Your Check Is Late
Late workers’ comp checks don’t mean you can be late on your bills. Your creditors don’t care that your check didn’t arrive. They still expect your rent, mortgage, and utilities to be paid on time.
In D.C., the insurance company can stop your benefits for almost any reason. They might send you to their own doctor (called an IME) who says you can go back to work or that your condition isn’t related to your injury. Your own doctor might not have sent in updated paperwork. Or the insurer might simply be questioning your claim. You could even need a hearing to get your checks restarted.
If your check is late, you can’t pay your bills, or you think you’re not being paid the right amount, you don’t have to put up with it. Many people are underpaid and never know it because the adjuster won’t tell them.
Your Benefits Checks Should Arrive Regularly
Do you worry every time your workers’ comp check is due? Many injured workers do. Even with a legitimate injury, the system can feel like an uphill battle.
Checks are often one, two, or even seven days late. The excuses never stop: the adjuster is out, the mail is slow, the address is wrong, or the manager didn’t release it. Sound familiar?
How to Get Your Workers’ Comp Checks on Time
Hire an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer. At Donahoe Kearney, we follow up with adjusters every time a check is late. We call, email, and fax until it’s fixed. We do it in a professional, courteous, and no-nonsense way that gets results.
This process takes time and patience. You have to be calm and persistent to get results — and that’s difficult when it’s your case and your money. If we can’t fix it directly, we go to court. We litigate, and the insurance company knows it. Judges make sure they follow the law when we get involved.
The workers’ compensation system is complicated and unfair. One mistake can cost you thousands. That’s why you need someone who knows the system and isn’t afraid to take on the insurance company.
Get the Help You Need Today
Many of our clients came to us after realizing the insurance company wasn’t protecting their interests. If your benefits are delayed, underpaid, or stopped, reach out to us. We’ll take the time to review your situation, go over your paperwork, and explain your options clearly.
If we’re not the right fit, we’ll be upfront about it and help connect you with someone who can assist. The goal is to make sure you understand what’s happening and what steps you can take next.
Call 202-393-3320 or schedule a free consultation. You’ll speak with a real person who wants to hear your story and help you get the benefits you deserve.
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