I’m Ched Jennings, Jennings Law Offices. So, you’ve been hurt on the job. Did you know the law requires you to provide notice of your work injury to your employer? You have a legal duty to notify a supervisor, manager or somebody else with management about your injury. If they don’t know about your work...
What Is Maximum Medical Improvement?
I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices. Let’s talk about a term called Maximum Medical Improvement, or MMI. You’re really going to get to know this term. If you've been injured on the job, you should qualify for Kentucky workers' comp benefits. However, as you've seen in many of my other videos, your...
Medical Proof for Your Workers’ Comp Claim
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Let’s talk about medical proof as it relates to your workplace injury. You don’t want to only rely on the doctors of the insurance companies. As discussed in another video, In Kentucky, you have the right to choose your own doctor for a...
The Caseworker Is NOT Your Friend
Hello, I’m Ched Jennings, Founder of the Jennings Law Offices in Louisville. Is a caseworker in the room when you meet with your doctor? The caseworker is not your friend. They’re actually employed by the workers’ comp insurance company. Their goal is to influence your doctor’s treatment of your workplace injury. They perhaps get your...