If you or a loved one has been injured at work in Kansas, you may be entitled to workers compensation benefits and the two most asked about is medical and wage replacement benefits. Both have certain guidelines. Below is an overview on what you should expect from these two benefits offered under workers compensation when injured at work in Kansas. If you have been injured at work in Kansas, you should seek a workers compensation attorney who can provide you with legal counsel and representation to ensure proper compensation is provided to you for your work related injury.
Workers Compensation Medical Benefits
When an injury occurs at work and your employer's insurance company has been notified, this is typically what an insurance company will do with a workers compensation claim:
1. Determine what you should be compensated for your injury. It is important to have a workers compensation attorney involved at this stage. Talking to an insurance company before seeking a workers compensation attorney for help could cost you compensation you are entitled to.
2. You will be asked to see one of the insurance company's doctors
3. Insurance company will pay for all your medical needs that should include:
· Doctor visits
· Time in hospital
· Any physical therapy
· Medical tests
· Prescription drugs
· Any prostheses
· Travel expenses
When you reach the maximum medical improvement (MMI), you are required to pay $10 co-payment per visit for medical treatments. MMI occurs when the doctor treating you determines that your injury has healed to the point you do not need any more care or treatment.
Workers Compensation Lost Wages Benefits
Workers compensation benefits for lost wages will start on the eighth day that you are unable to work. The first seven days out of work due to work injury is not covered unless you are out of work for more than 21 days.
In most cases, the wage replacement benefits will equal two-thirds of your pre-injury regular weekly wage, but the benefit will not be higher than Kansas' average weekly wage.
You are eligible for different types of wage replacement benefits, depending on the progress of the claim and the severity of the injury. Here they are:
· Temporary Total Benefits
· Temporary Partial Benefits
· Permanent Impairment Benefits
· Permanent Total Benefits
· Death Benefits
You can find the rate, amount and the duration of compensation for all wage replacement benefits detailed in the workers' compensation law.
The Law Firm Bryan, Lykins, Hejtmanek and Fincher in Topeka, Kansas has been practicing personal injury, workers' compensation and serious accident law since 1969. The law firm focuses on these main areas:
• Automobile and pedestrian accidents
• Plane/Train and boating accidents
• Slip/Trip and falls
• Product liability
• Negligent construction and construction accidents
• Nursing home malpractice
• Assault and battery
• Dog bite/animal attacks
Website: http://www.ksjustice.com/workerscomp.html
Phone: 1-800-608-2473
Address: 222 SW 7th Street, Topeka, Kansas 66603
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