I've written a new book to help people who have been injured on the job. My goal is help people navigate the "dangerous waters" of the Kentucky Workers Compensation system. You can request your copy for FREE through my website at www.frankjenkinslaw.com
Getting hurt on the job is a terrible experience, and when you combine that with the possibility of losing your job, it can get really scary, really fast. That's why I wrote 8 Mistakes that can Destroy your Workers Compensation Claim, and how to avoid making them.
Don't be taken advantage of by the workers comp insurance company. Keep in mind that they are NOT on your side, they are on the company's side!
My book is packed with tips and information that can help you when you've been hurt on the job. Then after reading the book, if you have questions about your case, fee free to call us. We'll talk to you for free about your case, with no arm-twisting or pressure. In the Lexington area, call 859-389-9344. Or Toll Free from anywhere in Kentucky to 1-800 WORKERS (967-5377)
We look forward to hearing from you.
Showing posts with label injured. Show all posts
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Monday, October 4, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Allstate is the Worst of the Worst
Allstate’s advertising slogan is “You’re in good hands with Allstate.” However, in 1999 the company was exposed for trying to persuade injured people to take less than full recovery for their claims – and those same insurance practices continue to this day.
More than 10 years ago, several states took action against Allstate, alleging deceptive insurance practices, and two class action lawsuits were filed by consumers. Despite those legal cases, Allstate is still engaging in similar practices.
Allstate’s procedures are aimed at holding down the company’s costs in claims payouts. Allstate seeks out injured claimants who have not hired an attorney, and tries to settle claims with them directly in order to produce a lower settlement.
In 1999, the procedure was performed in a number of steps, including:
• Making the injured person believe they were dealing with an advocate, not an adversary;
• Sending letters to anyone not represented by counsel;
• Sending a brochure titled “Do I Need an Attorney?” to claimants who had not retained counsel;
• Rewarding claims representatives based on the percentage of unrepresented claims they processed.
Two primary concerns were raised about Allstate’s policy. First, Allstate failed to disclose the true nature of the relationship between itself and the driver. Allstate referred to the injured driver as its “client,” but that is not true. The injured driver was actually Allstate’s adversary in the claim; the party who had injured the driver was Allstate’s client.
Second, Allstate was talking to injured motorists about whether an attorney was needed for their claim. They were also advising accident victims about the statute of limitations deadline for their claims. Giving that type of advice is usually considered an unauthorized practice of law.
After over a decade, Allstate still follows many practices aimed at tricking claimants without attorneys into a settlement that s lower than they deserve.
If you have been injured by a driver who is insured by Allstate, you may need the advice of an attorney. If you have legal questions, contact the Frank Jenkins Law Office today. It’s our job to fight for your rights so that you can concentrate on your health and family, while we deal with the insurers and those responsible for your injuries. Call us today at 1-800-CAR-WRECK or contact us via email.
More than 10 years ago, several states took action against Allstate, alleging deceptive insurance practices, and two class action lawsuits were filed by consumers. Despite those legal cases, Allstate is still engaging in similar practices.
Allstate’s procedures are aimed at holding down the company’s costs in claims payouts. Allstate seeks out injured claimants who have not hired an attorney, and tries to settle claims with them directly in order to produce a lower settlement.
In 1999, the procedure was performed in a number of steps, including:
• Making the injured person believe they were dealing with an advocate, not an adversary;
• Sending letters to anyone not represented by counsel;
• Sending a brochure titled “Do I Need an Attorney?” to claimants who had not retained counsel;
• Rewarding claims representatives based on the percentage of unrepresented claims they processed.
Two primary concerns were raised about Allstate’s policy. First, Allstate failed to disclose the true nature of the relationship between itself and the driver. Allstate referred to the injured driver as its “client,” but that is not true. The injured driver was actually Allstate’s adversary in the claim; the party who had injured the driver was Allstate’s client.
Second, Allstate was talking to injured motorists about whether an attorney was needed for their claim. They were also advising accident victims about the statute of limitations deadline for their claims. Giving that type of advice is usually considered an unauthorized practice of law.
After over a decade, Allstate still follows many practices aimed at tricking claimants without attorneys into a settlement that s lower than they deserve.
If you have been injured by a driver who is insured by Allstate, you may need the advice of an attorney. If you have legal questions, contact the Frank Jenkins Law Office today. It’s our job to fight for your rights so that you can concentrate on your health and family, while we deal with the insurers and those responsible for your injuries. Call us today at 1-800-CAR-WRECK or contact us via email.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Another Win for Kentucky Workers!
I believe that when a lawyer takes a case, he should be willing to take it all the way. Sometimes that means all the way to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
We were hired by a nice lady who was injured at the American Greetings factory. She tried to get lost wage and medical benefits, but American Greetings and their workers compensation insurance carrier refused to pay her one dime. They claimed that the injury did not "arise out of her employment".
We argued that the insurance company should be ordered to pay what they owe. Unfortunately, the original judge on the case sided with the insurance company, and dismissed our lady's case. We thought that was totally wrong, so we appealed to the Kentucky Workers Compensation Board, and we won.
But the insurance company still refused to pay! Their lawyer appealed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals, so we had to keep on fighting, and we won. But the insurance company lawyer appealed again! This time to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
We kept on fighting for our client, and we won.
If you read the opinion, it will show you just how hard insurance companies are willing to fight in order to NOT PAY BENEFITS to injured workers. Get on the internet and check out:
http://opinions.kycourts.net/sc/2010-SC-000179-WC.pdf
At the Frank Jenkins Law Office, we take pride in how hard we fight for our clients. If you hire us to handle a workers comp case, or any other type of injury case, we will fight for you as hard as we can!
We were hired by a nice lady who was injured at the American Greetings factory. She tried to get lost wage and medical benefits, but American Greetings and their workers compensation insurance carrier refused to pay her one dime. They claimed that the injury did not "arise out of her employment".
We argued that the insurance company should be ordered to pay what they owe. Unfortunately, the original judge on the case sided with the insurance company, and dismissed our lady's case. We thought that was totally wrong, so we appealed to the Kentucky Workers Compensation Board, and we won.
But the insurance company still refused to pay! Their lawyer appealed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals, so we had to keep on fighting, and we won. But the insurance company lawyer appealed again! This time to the Kentucky Supreme Court.
We kept on fighting for our client, and we won.
If you read the opinion, it will show you just how hard insurance companies are willing to fight in order to NOT PAY BENEFITS to injured workers. Get on the internet and check out:
http://opinions.kycourts.net/sc/2010-SC-000179-WC.pdf
At the Frank Jenkins Law Office, we take pride in how hard we fight for our clients. If you hire us to handle a workers comp case, or any other type of injury case, we will fight for you as hard as we can!
Friday, August 13, 2010
3rd Readers' Choice Award in a Row
I'm happy to report that the Frank Jenkins Law Office has won the "Favorite Attorney" award in the 2010 Readers' Choice Awards through Kentucky.com, the website for the Lexington Herald-Leader.
This award is won by whomever gets the most votes from readers, either mailed in or through the website. People from all over Lexington and Central and Eastern Kentucky vote on this award, so I am very proud to win it, now for the THIRD year in a row!
We try very hard to provide the best in client service, and I believe winning this award shows that we succeed in taking good care of our clients.
I you've been injured in a car wreck or at work or in any other way, please don't hesitate to give us a call to talk about your injury case. Call toll-free at 1-800 CAR WRECK; local at 859-389-9344; or visit our website at www.frankjenkinslaw.com
This award is won by whomever gets the most votes from readers, either mailed in or through the website. People from all over Lexington and Central and Eastern Kentucky vote on this award, so I am very proud to win it, now for the THIRD year in a row!
We try very hard to provide the best in client service, and I believe winning this award shows that we succeed in taking good care of our clients.
I you've been injured in a car wreck or at work or in any other way, please don't hesitate to give us a call to talk about your injury case. Call toll-free at 1-800 CAR WRECK; local at 859-389-9344; or visit our website at www.frankjenkinslaw.com
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Injured by Toyota?
By now I’m sure you have heard about the problems people have had with certain Toyota vehicles accelerating uncontrollably. Toyota recently issued a recall of thousands of their vehicles relating to this dangerous problem. (Including some Lexus models, which Toyota also makes)
There was a case in California where a family of four was killed when a Lexus they were riding in began accelerating uncontrollably. The car roared to speeds up to 120 mph on a busy highway. The father driving was an off-duty California Highway Patrolman. He tried the brakes but they didn’t work. He called 911 on his cell phone and frantically told them what was happening, but of course there was nothing they could do. One minute later, the car flew over an embankment, rolled several times, and burned. The entire family of four was killed.
Numerous examples of this type of terrifying incident have happened across America. We believe that design or manufacturing defects are causing this and other incidents, and that innocent people are being killed or severely injured as a result.
If you or someone you know has experienced this type of incident with a Toyota (or Lexus) vehicle, and you or someone else has been severely injured or killed as a result, you may be able to make a claim against Toyota for money damages for your losses.
Call us as 1-800 CAR WRECK or visit our website at www.frankjenkinslaw.com and fill out the contact form and we will get back with you ASAP to talk about your case. Please act quickly, because as always, there will be deadlines for filing a claim.
Let us hear from you!
There was a case in California where a family of four was killed when a Lexus they were riding in began accelerating uncontrollably. The car roared to speeds up to 120 mph on a busy highway. The father driving was an off-duty California Highway Patrolman. He tried the brakes but they didn’t work. He called 911 on his cell phone and frantically told them what was happening, but of course there was nothing they could do. One minute later, the car flew over an embankment, rolled several times, and burned. The entire family of four was killed.
Numerous examples of this type of terrifying incident have happened across America. We believe that design or manufacturing defects are causing this and other incidents, and that innocent people are being killed or severely injured as a result.
If you or someone you know has experienced this type of incident with a Toyota (or Lexus) vehicle, and you or someone else has been severely injured or killed as a result, you may be able to make a claim against Toyota for money damages for your losses.
Call us as 1-800 CAR WRECK or visit our website at www.frankjenkinslaw.com and fill out the contact form and we will get back with you ASAP to talk about your case. Please act quickly, because as always, there will be deadlines for filing a claim.
Let us hear from you!
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