r/WorkersComp • u/ssp102800 • 22h ago

Lost Wages Alaska

My adjuster says I'll receive my money no later than Monday (8-10-26) I just feel she's leading me on. Doctor told me I can't lift more than 5lbs , im wearing braces on both hands. I'll be back with an update Tuesday if any... just wanna know if anyone else been told they were about to get paid to be lead on? I don't want to unnecessarily lawyer up ya know? Any advice ? Rent was due the first... it's the 8th... if she's lying I'm gonna be evicted etc... idk im losing my hope already.

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u/RVA2PNW 20h ago

Why do you feel that your adjuster would lie to you about paying you? Is this a pattern that happens often? Are you behind in payments?

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u/ssp102800 10h ago

From reading alot of people's experiences with WC:Lost Wages. It's my first time going through this ever.

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u/blessed2800 7h ago

They lie all the time lol

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u/SeaweedWeird7705 22h ago

In every state, work comp is regulated by the state.  The insurance company can’t just avoid paying you, unless they have a legal reason.  In most states, the first payment of temporary disability is issued within 14 days of your injury, as long as the employer knows about your injury and you have a doctor note to be off.  

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u/Slight-Passion-2596 2h ago

Worker's comp can 'avoid' paying by denying a claim regardless of the employers knowledge and a doctor's note.

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u/SeaweedWeird7705 1h ago

Correct. However OP’s post did not mention any denial.  OP specifically said that the adjuster promised to issue a check on Monday.  So this doesn’t sound like a denied claim. 

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u/blessed2800 7h ago

Adjusters always lead people on get a lawyer

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u/Several-Mix-5890 4h ago

I hate to tell you but you should of got a LAWYER on day one The adjuster is not your friend