Blog – Scott Scheynost

Scheynost Law Offices announces it recently obtained one of its largest workers’ compensation awards for an injured worker. An employee we represented in his claim through his formal hearing was found to be totally disabled and will now receive weekly benefits that...

Do overtime and holiday bonuses matter in my claim?

23 Dec 2016

scheynostlaw

Blog, Workers Compensation Issues

Yes, in a Kentucky worker’s compensation claim overtime and bonuses paid before the injury occurred matter because they can increase the money you receive. Kentucky law requires both overtime and bonuses to be used in computing your average weekly wage (AWW). KRS...

How long do they have to keep my Kentucky workers’ compensation claim open?

22 Nov 2016

scheynostlaw

Workers Compensation Issues

Insurance Carriers have to keep a Kentucky workers compensation claim open at least five years. There is a specific regulation of the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims which requires claims to be open at least five years. Here is the pertinent part...

What is the biggest mistake you can make in a workers’ compensation claim

31 Oct 2016

scheynostlaw

Blog, Medical treatment, Workers Compensation Issues

I believe the biggest mistake a worker can make in a claim is to let the company doctor treat them. In Kentucky, a worker is allowed to pick the doctor they want to treat them. Many of my clients tell me they...

HOW LONG CAN I GET KENTUCKY WORKERS COMPENSATION BENEFITS FOR BEING OFF WORK?

08 Sep 2016

scheynostlaw

Blog

In Kentucky, you get workers compensation benefits for being off work until you reach maximum medical improvement (MMI). (FAQ about MMI.) That is when medical care will not make you better. You may not be completely cured at MMI, and could still have a...

Do facebook posts matter in my workers compensation claim?

16 May 2016

scheynostlaw

Blog

Yes, what you post on facebook, twitter, Instagram and other social media sites is public information and will probably be viewed by someone investigating your workers compensation claim. Even if your posts are not public, friends can still forward posts to someone...

Can I get Work Comp when my employer has no insurance?

03 Apr 2016

scheynostlaw

Blog

Yes, in Kentucky you can still get workers compensation benefits, even if your employer does not carry workers compensation insurance. A government agency called the Uninsured Employers Fund (Fund) will pay those benefits. The Fund will make the employer pay it back....

Are Workers’ Compensation benefits taxable?

03 Feb 2016

scheynostlaw

Blog

Workers’ Compensation benefits are not usually taxable. The benefits are generally not considered income, but more like a reimbursement for a loss. This is why you will probably not get a W2 or 1099 form from the insurance company. The IRS states...