bankrupt

[vtg]

Hi, I am asking on behalf of my husband. He recently was injured on the job and the employer went bankrupt. He hasn't received any kind of check and has been off the job for 3 weeks now. insurance company doesn't seem to know what to do. Can anyone help?
PS we live in Iowa

[AQA]

I think I would be in contact with the state dept. of workers compensation. In my mind, if the injury occured while the wc. policy was active. then the ic should handle the issue.

If the company is self insured, then it is a different situation.

[1171]

IF the insurance company doesn't know what to do they shouldn't be allowed to do business.
maybe the judge or the work comp board can give them some tips
http://www.iowaworkforce.org/wc/complian...liance.htm

[hurt at work]

thats there way of getting out of taking care of you.they could put a nurse case manager on the claim to over see treatment if the employer is no longer there to handle the case.i would not let this go call the ic and force the issue to get the help you need if they wont take care of you then go talk to a wc lawyer and see what they say or can do to help you.good luck and i hope you get treatment soon.

[capricorn]

I'm with 1171. CAll the WC board and report them. I can't imagine an IC not knowing what to do. That's BS. They know what to do they just don't want to do it.


CAP

[Still in Limbo]

I'm with 1171 on this One Also!! Just Because the Employer is Bankrupt, the i/c still has an Obligation to Your Husband!! Contact the Bureau of Workers Compensation in Your State and let them know what the i/c is trying to Pull!! And Welcome to the Forum!!!