{"id":3270,"date":"2025-11-14T19:50:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T19:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/?p=3270"},"modified":"2026-01-31T03:58:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:58:53","slug":"you-can-survive-a-workers-comp-adjuster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donahoekearney.com\/blog\/you-can-survive-a-workers-comp-adjuster\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Can Survive the Beltway at Rush Hour, You Can Survive a Workers’ Comp Adjuster"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone in D.C. who has survived 395 at rush hour knows what chaos feels like. A workers comp adjuster is the person from the insurance company who handles your claim. They call you for information, ask questions, and try to control what happens next, and they bring that same rush hour energy to your phone after a work injury.<\/p>\n

Why They Will Not Stop Calling<\/h4>\n

After a D.C. work injury, the adjuster is going to call. Then they will call again. And again. They are not checking on you. They want information that helps the insurance company, not you. Friendly voice, same mission every time. They want quick answers. They want details you are not ready to give. They want something they can use to delay or deny your benefits.<\/p>\n

Do You Have To Talk To Them?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

You are not required to talk to the adjuster. You do not need to explain anything, answer their questions, or stay on the phone. The more you talk, the more chances they have to use something against you.<\/p>\n

The safest thing you can do is let us deal with them. You focus on getting better, we deal with the adjuster.<\/p>\n

What They Are Really After<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • A statement they can use later<\/li>\n
  • Details about your job duties<\/li>\n
  • Updates on your medical care<\/li>\n
  • Anything that helps them limit your benefits<\/li>\n
  • A fast settlement before you understand your rights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Insurance Adjuster Tricks<\/h2>\n