Hurt At Work's Podcast
28 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Louisville Workers' Compensation Attorney Scott Scheynost provides interesting information, tips and advice to help you maximize your KY workers' comp benefits.
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Death and Survivorship Benefits Provided by Workers' Compensation
March 07, 2024 13:31 - 31 minutes - 57.3 MBEpisode 27: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses death and survivorship benefits provided by workers’ compensation, as a result of a workplace fatality. These may also available if someone passes away, down the road, due to the injuries they sustained on the job. Most people think about life insurance policies without considering that the estate and family may also receive death and survivorship benefits. Scott Scheynost Handles Workers’ Comp Cases Throug...
Beware of the Nurse Case Manager in Workers' Comp
February 22, 2024 20:05 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBEpisode 26: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost explains how an injured worker might be getting mislead by a nurse case manager. We all want to trust our medical providers. Insurance companies know this and sometimes take advantage of this fact. That’s why they might use nurse case managers to influence decisions made between you and your doctor. If you’ve been injured on the job, beware of the nurse case manager in workers’ comp claims. DISCLAIMER: It’s importan...
Your Workers' Comp Claim Can Lead to Other Claims
January 02, 2024 16:41 - 30 minutes - 56.4 MBEpisode 25: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost explains how sometimes workers’ comp claims can lead to other claims. It’s not uncommon for an injured worker to be involved in this complicated scenario. However, an experienced attorney can help to navigate the process and work to ensure the injured person has an opportunity to recover any and all benefits he/she may deserve. Scott Scheynost Handles Workers’ Comp Cases Throughout Kentucky Scott can handle workers...
What to Expect from Your Workers' Comp Claim
July 10, 2023 10:58 - 37 minutes - 68 MBEpisode 23: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost offers advice about what to expect from your workers’ comp claim. For many injured workers, this may be the first time they’ve filed a claim. Scott will use his 35 years of experience to provide helpful insights to give you a better understanding of the process. The Kentucky workers’ compensation laws will continue to change. It’s important to work with an experienced Louisville workers’ comp attorney to protect yo...
How to be the Perfect Workers' Comp Client
June 26, 2023 15:19 - 38 minutes - 70.8 MBEpisode 22: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost has represented injured workers for almost 35 years. There are things a client can do to help or to hurt his/her workers’ comp claim. In today’s episode, Scott provides tips to explain how you can be the perfect workers’ comp client. Notify Your Employer of Your Injury Under Kentucky law, if you’re injured at work, you are required to inform your employer. Telling a co-worker doesn’t satisfy the rule. You should te...
How to Jumpstart Your Workers' Compensation Claim
February 17, 2023 17:35 - 28 minutes - 53.1 MBEpisode 21: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost explains what you should do if you’re having problems getting your Kentucky workers’ comp benefits. When the process is slow to start, or you feel the company isn’t handling the process, you need to jumpstart your workers’ compensation claim. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Scott’s principal offic...
Back Injuries May Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance
November 09, 2022 13:08 - 34 minutes - 62.8 MBEpisode 48: Western Kentucky injury attorney Jeff Roberts discusses back injuries and other problems that may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. He’s licensed to handle social security disability cases in all 50 states. Let’s join Jeff for more information. Jeff Can Handle Social Security Cases in all 50 States The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplement Security Income (SSI) are federal programs. As an attorney, Jeff is licensed to ha...
Kentucky Workers' Compensation and Car Accidents
November 08, 2022 14:36 - 24 minutes - 45.4 MBEpisode 20: Louisville attorney Scott Scheynost discusses Kentucky workers’ compensation and car accidents. In some situations, you may be able to file for workers’ comp benefits related to a car wreck. Scott has handled these types of claims for many years. Let’s join him for today’s conversation. Does Your Job Require You to Drive? Truck drivers, delivery drivers, sales professionals and other are required to drive a vehicle, as part of their jobs. It doesn’t matter if you are driv...
Independent Medical Exams Can Be Red Flags
October 25, 2022 12:32 - 34 minutes - 63 MBEpisode 19: Louisville attorney Scott Scheynost discusses a red flag situation for injured workers. This occurs with the insurance adjuster decides to send you to an independent medical exam for your workers’ compensation claim. This indicates things are about to get complicated for you. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Scott’s principal office is located at 7619 Di...
How to Dispense with Probate in Kentucky
September 13, 2022 14:47 - 30 minutes - 56.6 MBEpisode 18: Louisville attorney Scott Scheynost has years of experience helping clients with Wills, probate and estate matters. Probate can be a time-consuming process involving taxes and fees. However, you may be able to avoid it by filing a petition to “dispense with probate.” Scott explains this process in related issue in today’s episode. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not lega...
Work at Home Injuries
August 30, 2022 15:06 - 32 minutes - 58.6 MBEpisode 17: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses remote work injuries. This are of workers’ compensation is evolving, especially since the onset of the pandemic. Many workers transitioned to work from home situations. Just because they aren’t working in the plant or in an office, doesn’t mean they are excluded from filing for workers’ comp benefits. Learn how Scott helps people to file for benefits for remote work injuries. It Cost You Nothing to Speak wi...
Workers' Comp for Lower Back Injuries
June 24, 2022 17:51 - 25 minutes - 45.9 MBEpisode 16: Louisville attorney Scott Scheynost will discuss Kentucky workers’ comp for lower back injuries in today’s episode. Injuries to the lower back are fairly common in many jobs. The workers’ compensation system provides benefits to injured workers who are hurt at work. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Scott’s principal office is located at 7619 Dixie Highwa...
Reopening Your Workers' Compensation Claim
June 11, 2022 20:10 - 28 minutes - 52.6 MBEpisode 15: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost is going to explain an interesting, and important, right injured workers’ have under the Kentucky workers’ compensation laws. He’ll speak about reopening your workers’ compensation claim. This may enable an injured worker to receive more money, as part or his/her workers’ comp benefits. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and...
Calculating Your Workers' Comp Benefits
May 26, 2022 12:48 - 28 minutes - 52.3 MBEpisode 14: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses issues that impact the value of a case. It’s a common question, but the actual answer can be complicated. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Scott’s principal office is located at 7619 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40258. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spokesperson. This is an adverti...
Employer Does Not Have Workers' Comp Insurance
May 12, 2022 10:40 - 31 minutes - 57.7 MBEpisode 13: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost welcomes Pat Roth to the podcast. Pat is an attorney who spent 14 years with the Kentucky Uninsured Employers Fund (UEF). They discuss what happens when an employer does not have workers’ comp insurance. The UEF can provide benefits for an injured worker, so that worker has coverage for medical treatments and other benefits. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podca...
When Should You Lawyer Up?
October 21, 2021 20:18 - 31 minutes - 61.9 MBEpisode 12: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost explores the topic of when an injured person should hire an attorney. When do you need to lawyer up? Let’s listen to Scott share his perspective. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Scott’s principal office is located at 7619 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40258. Co-host Jim Ray is a non-attorney spo...
Workers' Comp and Third Party Claims
October 07, 2021 14:14 - 33 minutes - 64.7 MBEpisode 11: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses situations involving third party claims. These can occur when someone is injured on the job, but it was caused by someone who’s not a co-worker. You could have a workers’ compensation claim and another claim against the person who injured you. Let’s learn more from Scott. It Cost You Nothing to Speak with Scott Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is ...
Out-of-State Medical Treatment
August 10, 2021 21:13 - 33 minutes - 64.2 MBEpisode 10: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses how he can help if you have an out-of-state workers’ comp claim that involves a Kentucky-based employer. Kentucky’s comp benefits may be available to you, even if you weren’t injured in Kentucky. Join Scott to listen to this episode. Contact Scott Scheynost at (502) 937-5287. This podcast is meant to provide information and is not legal advice. Scott’s principal office is located at 7619 Dixie Highway, Loui...
Will and Probate in Kentucky
February 04, 2021 16:57 - 49 minutes - 93.6 MBEpisode 9: You know Louisville attorney Scott Scheynost as a workers’ compensation and injury lawyer. However, an important part of his practice involves Wills and Probate issues. In today’s episode, Scott discusses some basic documents people should have and why they’re important. When live changes occur, it’s important for people to consider either creating or updating documents such as a Will, Power of Attorney and Living Will Directive. Unfortunately, at some point, all of us are g...
File for Workers' Comp and Social Security Disability
May 27, 2020 23:22 - 40 minutes - 59.1 MBEpisode 8: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost invited Trevor Smith, to join him for a discussion about filing for workers comp and social security disability insurance benefits, at the same time. Trevor is a Louisville social security disability attorney and partner at the Smith and Wax Law Firm. They have been working together on Kentucky workers’ compensation cases and disability cases, for over a decade. Workers’ compensation and social security disability (SSD...
Filing Workers' Comp Claims During Corona
May 11, 2020 17:04 - 33 minutes - 49.2 MBEpisode 7: Louisville Worker’s Compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses filing your workers’ compensation claim during the Corona Virus. The process is still moving forward, although there are a few relevant changes. Kentucky workers’ compensation claims are quite often handled at a distance. Scott has handled claims for clients across Kentucky and in other states. Documents can be sent to clients and other individuals via email, mail, fax and other methods. Much of the initia...
The Kentucky Workers' Comp Process
April 21, 2020 20:19 - 41 minutes - 60 MBEpisode 6: Louisville Worker’s Compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses the overall workers’ comp process. The informal process is the initial stage during which you’re working with the adjuster and getting some treatment. The formal process begins when the adjuster stops being cooperative (or never was) and litigation becomes necessary. During the informal process, you may not have had to force them to do anything, so you may not think you even need an attorney. Remember, in K...
Information Your Attorney Will Need When You Call
April 07, 2020 17:59 - 36 minutes - 53.6 MBEpisode 5: Louisville Workers' Compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses what you can expect when you contact his office. There are a few things you may want to have before you call. Your Actual Employer – Sometimes the injured worker may not know the actual name of the company they work for, especially if they are working for a subsidiary of a larger company or even a temporary agency. We need to be able to identify who to name on the workers’ compensation claim and where to send...
5 Reasons You Need a Workers' Comp Lawyer
March 24, 2020 21:10 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode 4: Louisville Worker’s Compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses 5 reasons you need a workers’ comp lawyer. Reason #1: The Kentucky workers’ comp system offers a choice of medical providers. You have the right to select your own provider. You company may attempt to have you stick with the “company doctor.” They and the workers’ compensation insurance carrier want to try to save money on your case. The focus needs to be on your proper care and healing. An attorney can ...
What's My Workers' Compensation Case Worth?
March 10, 2020 12:13 - 39 minutes - 76 MBInitially, it’s difficult to know how much your case may be worth. Your medical treatment is an important factor, as is your recovery. You’ll need to reach the Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI). This will result in a doctor being able to assign a permanent impairment rating. You may or may not be able to return to work, depending on the severity. Factor #1: The monetary benefits. Temporary Total Disability (TTD) is the money you receive from when you sustain your injury until the tim...
5 Steps to Take if You're Hurt on the Job
February 26, 2020 14:53 - 26 minutes - 52.2 MBEpisode 2: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost discusses the steps and why they’re so important. Step 1: Seek medical treatment. Kentucky law allows you to select your own doctor. You are not required to only see the company doctor. Companies want to lower costs, so they and some doctors may attempt to minimize the medical treatment and medical tests you receive. Your family doctor may focus more on you and your recovery. Let your doctor know your injury occurr...
Meet Workers Compensation Attorney Scott Scheynost
February 11, 2020 16:18 - 32 minutes - 63.5 MBEpisode 1: Louisville workers’ compensation attorney Scott Scheynost is launching his podcast. This is an introduction to Scott and his practice. Scott is originally from Louisville. He began his career working for an insurance defense firm, but eventually started his own firm to work directly with individuals. Scott enjoys the challenge of law and being able to help individuals resolve problems related to workplace injuries. Scott can handle cases across the state Kentucky and in ...
Announcing Hurt At Work
January 18, 2020 13:42 - 47 seconds - 4.86 MBLouisville workers' compensation attorney Scott Scheynost is launching his new podcast. This trailer is an announcement. Scott will publish a new episode every 2 weeks. He'll include information, tips and advice to help injured, Kentucky workers maximize their workers' comp benefits. For more information, visit: http://www.ScheynostLaw.com for additional information about Scott and valuable explanations of issues and topics related to workers' compensation in Kentucky.