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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019t be a priority.<\/p>\n
To make sure your workers\u2019 compensation check is on time, you need persistent and professional follow-up. Most people don\u2019t have the training or time to deal with the D.C. workers\u2019 compensation system on their own. That\u2019s one of the first benefits we provide for our clients.<\/p>\n
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\u2019t stop? We can.<\/p>\n
Late workers\u2019 comp checks don\u2019t mean you can be late on your bills. Your creditors don\u2019t care that your check didn\u2019t arrive. They still expect your rent, mortgage, and utilities to be paid on time.<\/p>\n
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\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
If your check is late, you can\u2019t pay your bills, or you think you\u2019re not being paid the right amount, you don\u2019t have to put up with it. Many people are underpaid and never know it because the adjuster won\u2019t tell them.<\/p>\n
Do you worry every time your workers\u2019 comp check is due? Many injured workers do. Even with a legitimate injury, the system can feel like an uphill battle.<\/p>\n
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\u2019t release it. Sound familiar?<\/p>\n
Hire an experienced workers\u2019 compensation lawyer. At Donahoe Kearney, we follow up with adjusters every time a check is late. We call, email, and fax until it\u2019s fixed. We do it in a professional, courteous, and no-nonsense way that gets results.<\/p>\n
This process takes time and patience. You have to be calm and persistent to get results \u2014 and that\u2019s difficult when it\u2019s your case and your money. If we can\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
The workers\u2019 compensation system is complicated and unfair. One mistake can cost you thousands. That\u2019s why you need someone who knows the system and isn\u2019t afraid to take on the insurance company.<\/p>\n
Many of our clients came to us after realizing the insurance company wasn\u2019t protecting their interests. If your benefits are delayed, underpaid, or stopped, reach out to us. We\u2019ll take the time to review your situation, go over your paperwork, and explain your options clearly.<\/p>\n
If we\u2019re not the right fit, we\u2019ll be upfront about it and help connect you with someone who can assist. The goal is to make sure you understand what\u2019s happening and what steps you can take next.<\/p>\n
Call 202-393-3320<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or schedule a free consultation<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. You\u2019ll speak with a real person who wants to hear your story and help you get the benefits you deserve.<\/p>\nWhy Is My Workers’ Comp Check Late?<\/p>\n