How much is a reasonable buyout of my workers comp award with 7 and one half years left at 7 hundred 45 dollars a week?

The "Present value" dicount rate for 7.5 years (338 weeks) of futre PPD benefits is 313.2015. So, $745.00 x 313.2015 = $233,335.11. That...

Is there a penalty for not sending my TTD payments on time?

Under Kentucky's workers' compensation Act, TTD beneifts are to be paid no less often than semi-monthly. So, you should go no more than 15 days...

TTD is baid at 2/3 of the pre-injury Average Weekly Wage (AWW) up to a State maximum for the Year of injury. The rate of TTD will never change.

Can I be fired for calling in while having an open WC claim?

The short answer is "Yes" the Emplyoer can fire you for calling in sick after a work-accident. If you are an at-will employee, the employer can...

Worker’s comp in review, need help with employment/employer?

You pose several questions. I'll try to answer each in turn. 1. If you suffered a work-related cumulative trauma injury, that is a compensable...

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Should I have received a check from workers comp by now?

In Kentucky, you are entitled to payment of Temporary Total Disability benefits (TTD) is you are restricted from work as a result of the injury. ...

In Kentucky workers' compensation law, we have the terms :"impairment" or "impairment rating" which means something different than "disability." ...

There are several factors which must be known before an attorney can advise you of the value of your claim. Determining the value of a claim for...

Can I still get medical exspense

It is a bit difficult to know what type of injury you suffered from your question and what benefits may be available to you. If this was a...

You do not have to complete a new Form 113 when your designated treating physician refers you to a specialist. Under Kentucky's Workers'...