Accident Recovery Team

About Accident Recovery Team

Led by Accident Recovery Team’s Sean Brennan, the partners discuss a range of topics from car accidents, products liability cases and premises liability cases to worker related injuries. Listen for information on medical care, insurance coverage limits, vehicle repairs, damage claims and other specifics along the road to recovery after an accident. In sit-down discussions with partners Todd King and Gary Albin, the Accident Recovery Team also brings in industry experts to dissect each topic. Based in Wichita, the Team examines Kansas law and how it affects worker’s compensation. For more than 20 years, the Accident Recovery Team has been proudly representing injured clients and securing fair compensation on their behalf. As former insurance attorneys, the Team is well versed in the tricks of the insurance industry and has heard every excuse they offer. Committed to strong, competent and compassionate representation, the Team puts clients back on level ground with big companies and legal departments working against their claim. Thanks for tuning in to the Accident Recovery Team podcast. Please submit any follow-up questions online.

Publisher

Accident Recovery Team

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Feb 2020

Latest episode

4 Feb 2021

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Feb 2021

   ART PODCAST| Episode 10 : Medical Care Part 2

   Getting appropriate and immediate medical attention after an accident at work is often the biggest concern for clients. Today’s edition of the Accident Recovery Team podcast furthers the discussion on worker’s compensation law in Kansas. Partners Todd King and Gary Albin discuss treatment after a workplace injury. Specific to Kansas, state law gives insurance companies the right to designate your treating doctor after a workplace injury. There are a lot of ramifications surrounding this point. Insurance companies aren’t supposed to control the doctors, but in reality, their influence is easy to see. Treatment from an authorized provider is 100% paid for by the work comp carrier. The insurance company pays the fee under a reduced rate schedule. Any remaining balance is not the responsibility of the injured worker. The insurance company only has an obligation to pay $500 for unauthorized care. Unauthorized medical treatment is not prohibited, it's just not going to automatically be paid for by the insurance company. It can end up in a stalemate between your health insurance and work comp insurance carrier. This is something to keep in mind when seeking a second opinion. Also, the injured worker has to pay the bill initially and submit it to the work comp carrier for reimbursement. Emergency treatment is generally an exception to the designated doctor provision. Other points of dispute include different parts of the body. You may think that your right ankle was affected by the injury but the work comp insurance carrier may tell the treating doctor that they are only authorizing treatment on the left knee. Do your part to make sure the doctor documents all your complaints. This ensures that your medical records are complete and may be important to your case as it progresses. There are also differences between scheduled and non-scheduled injuries that the insurance company understands far better than the injured worker. A nurse case manager may be assigned to your case and attend appointments with you. They may even attempt to speak with the doctor on your behalf and try to manage care in the direction they see fit. As a representative of the insurance company, and working in tandem with the authorized doctor, this begins to set the tone for your case in favor of the insuror. Consult the Accident Recovery Team after an injury at work. The workers’ compensation treatment process is complicated and difficult to navigate. Conditions may persist or develop into other injuries that weren’t initially detected. Experienced attorneys with success representing injured workers, the Accident Recovery Team puts you back on level ground with insurance companies and the teams they utilize to minimize expenses. Reach out with any questions and speak to an attorney right away. Tune in to the next edition of The Accident Recovery Team Podcast for more information on workers’ compensation cases.

2. 

   17 Dec 2020

   ART PODCAST| Episode 9: Medical Care Part 1

   Getting appropriate and immediate medical attention after an accident at work is often the biggest concern for clients. Today’s edition of the Accident Recovery Team podcast furthers the discussion on worker’s compensation law in Kansas. Partners Todd King and Gary Albin discuss treatment after a workplace injury. Specific to Kansas, state law state gives insurance companies the right to designate your treating doctor after a workplace injury. There are a lot of ramifications surrounding this point. Insurance companies aren’t supposed to control the doctors, but in reality, their influence is easy to see. Treatment from an authorized provider is 100% paid for by the work comp carrier. The insurance company pays the fee under a reduced rate schedule. Any remaining balance is not the responsibility of the injured worker. The insurance company only has an obligation to pay $500 for unauthorized care. Unauthorized medical treatment is not prohibited, it's just not going to automatically be paid for by the insurance company. It can end up in a stalemate between your health insurance and work comp insurance carrier. This is something to keep in mind when seeking a second opinion. Also, the injured worker has to pay the bill initially and submit it to the work comp carrier for reimbursement. Emergency treatment is generally an exception to the designated doctor provision. Other points of dispute include different parts of the body. You may think that your right ankle was affected by the injury but the work comp insurance carrier may tell the treating doctor that they are only authorizing treatment on the left knee. Do your part to make sure the doctor documents all your complaints. This ensures that your medical records are complete and may be important to your case as it progresses. There are also differences between scheduled and non-scheduled injuries that the insurance company understands far better than the injured worker. A nurse case manager may be assigned to your case and attend appointments with you. They may even attempt to speak with the doctor on your behalf and try to manage care in the direction they see fit. As a representative of the insurance company, and working in tandem with the authorized doctor, this begins to set the tone for your case in favor of the insuror. Consult the Accident Recovery Team after an injury at work. The workers’ compensation treatment process is complicated and difficult to navigate. Conditions may persist or develop into other injuries that weren’t initially detected. Experienced attorneys with success representing injured workers, the Accident Recovery Team puts you back on level ground with insurance companies and the teams they utilize to minimize expenses. Reach out with any questions and speak to an attorney right away. Tune in to the next edition of The Accident Recovery Team Podcast for more information on workers’ compensation cases.

3. 

   5 Nov 2020

   ART PODCAST| HumanKind Ministries

   Bill Williams from HumanKind Ministries joins this edition of the Accident Recovery Team podcast--all about Operation Holiday! In partnership with the Accident Recovery Team, the annual holiday food and gift drive anticipates increased need this year. If you have time or treasure to contribute to this cause, please follow this link. Volunteers and donations are critical to Operation Holiday. Serving approximately 15,000 low-income men, women, and children takes dedicated partners helping to get the word out and donations up. Items of greatest need include nonperishable food, new children’s coats, new or hand-made children’s winter accessories and new or hand-made blankets. Serve your community alongside the Accident Recovery Team with Operation Holiday. Together, we have what it takes to feed families and bring smiles to kids in our community. Everyone has had a difficult 2020. But, every year since 1960, generous individuals and organizations have come together with HumanKind Ministries to run Wichita’s largest holiday assistance program. This year, December’s distribution of holiday meals and gifts to families will be done in a drive-thru. It will be a safe, easy, contactless solution that meets the needs of those we serve. Distribution is by appointment only from December 15th to 19th near the Operation Holiday warehouse in Towne West. Contact HumanKind MInistries or go to www.OperationHoliday.org to volunteer or donate.

4. 

   16 Oct 2020

   ART PODCAST| Episode 8: Worker's Comp

   Today’s edition of the Accident Recovery Team podcast kicks off a new series of discussions about worker’s compensation law in the State of Kansas. Todd King and Gary Albin, partners in the Accident Recovery Team will discuss the current state of law as of 2020. Prior to the establishment of a worker's compensation statute, work related injuries were treated like any other injury. However, small employer’s could suffer business ending claims and conversely, injured workers could be easily ignored by large companies that controlled the accident environment. In 1911, Kansas became one of the first state to establish a workers compensation statute, that minimized the burden of proof and fault, but also established caps or limits to recover. The statute mandated employer covered insurance for workers. The Kansas Workers Compensation Act is a state statute and as such is subject to legislative change and political influence. The fluidity of the system makes it even more important to involve an attorney that is current as to the status of the law. After an on the job injury, it is critical for the injured worker to take the steps to document, initiate, and protect their rights. Immediate notice to a supervisor and completion of an accident report only the beginning. There are strict time limitations and deadlines, which if not satisfied, could destroy the workers claim forever. If injured at work, one should immediately contact an attorney to understand all the deadlines and action that must be taken. This episode will discuss the basic aspects of Kansas Workers Compensation law from jurisdiction, payroll requirements, exceptions and exclusions, and what accidents are deemed to arise out of and in the course of one’s employment. Future episodes will discuss medical treatment, damages, lost wages, caps and limitations, litigation and settlement procedures, post award rights and the overlap of social security, short disability, Family Medical Leave Act and more. Don’t let your employer, or their insurance company, tell you what your rights are. They do not have your best interest in mind. Reach out directly to Todd or Gary at the Accident Recovery Team for more information. With decades of experience and continuing education on this topic, you can count on them after an injury at work. The consultation is always free and you pay nothing until we win.

5. 

   17 Sept 2020

   ART PODCAST| Episode 7: Mediation

   Sean Brennan and Drew Steadman speak about the mediation process that sometimes comes at the end of a case.

6. 

   27 Aug 2020

   ART PODCAST| Episode 6: Dr.Hufford

   Sean has a conversation with Dr. David Hufford of Mid-America Orthopedics concerning injuries related to car accidents.

7. 

   30 Jul 2020

   ART PODCAST| Episode 5: Accident Scene

   What should you do at the scene of an accident? First, call 911. You always need documentation. Memories and stories change over time. The impartial, third-party account taken by an officer is critical. Information is still fresh in everyone’s mind and this is your best chance to accurately document what happened. In this episode of the Accident Recovery Team podcast, Sean Brennan and Drew Steadman sit down to talk about documentation and all the other elements of accident scenes. Listen for advice on how to protect your health and future claim for damages. Police officers generally don’t take pictures at the scene of an accident unless a fatality is involved. If you are medically able, take pictures and videos of the scene. Down the road, these images provide undisputed evidence. Up close and far away views are both helpful. After an accident is cleared, there is no way to recreate it. If you are able, take a couple minutes and capture pictures and video from the scene. Refusing evaluation, treatment and transportation to the hospital after an accident can damage your health and your future insurance claim. Don’t worry about the ambulance bill. Tune in to the Accident Recovery Team podcast on PIP coverage for information about auto insurance benefits that will cover this bill. After an accident, the Accident Recovery Team recommends being honest, documenting with pictures and following the advice of medical professionals on the scene. Call or reach out online for more information. We have all the legal understanding you need to make informed decisions after auto accidents, workplace injuries and medical malpractice. Consultations are always free and you never pay a fee until we win.

8. 

   25 Jun 2020

   ART PODCAST| Episode 4: Medical Care

   ART PODCAST| Episode 4: Medical Care by Accident Recovery Team

9. 

   23 Apr 2020

   ART PODCAST | Episode 3: Best Body Shop

   Accident Recovery Team partner Sean Brennan sits down with Best Body Shop owner and operator Clay Hoberecht to discuss how relationships between body shops and insurance companies affect the quality of repairs and your claim.

10. 

    25 Mar 2020

    ART PODCAST | Episode 2: Insurance

    Accident Recovery Team partner Sean Brennan sits down with Gerald Amato, licensed agent at American Family Insurance. In this episode of the podcast, learn about critical coverage areas to consider when buying insurance. Hear more from these legal and industry professionals with expertise in policy claims. Listen along as Sean and Gerald walk through the basics of bodily and personal injury protection, uninsured and under-insured auto coverage limits. They also discuss life insurance, property damage, general liability and umbrella coverage. To establish a relationship with the Gerald Amato Agency, visit agent.amfam.com/gerald-amato/ Get to know Sean and the Accident Recovery Team’s approach to settling insurance claims by visiting 267teamict.com/attorneys/ Consultations are always free.

11. 

    7 Feb 2020

    ART PODCAST | Episode 1: Introduction

    Welcome to our first podcast! Todd and Sean discuss a little of their background, the history of the Accident Recovery Team, and their game plan for the future of the podcast.

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