There is no such thing as too much insurance, but there are certain situations where one policy applies that another may not. This is exactly the case with personal health insurance and workers' compensation protection in Kentucky. All employers who provide health...
Workers’ Compensation
Is carpal tunnel more common for workers in construction?
Workers in manufacturing and construction have a significantly higher incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in Kentucky and around the country. After getting an injury on the job, a worker should talk to their employer and apply for workers' compensation. A worker can...
How are workers exposed to toxic materials?
Workers in numerous industries fear an accident that can lead to serious injuries. A ladder fall, for example, or a malfunctioning power tool can result in broken bones, head trauma or paralysis. Additionally, the strain of repetitive movements can damage muscles,...
3 common workplace hazards
Every day, people in Kentucky and around the country are severely injured in workplace accidents. Many of these accidents were totally avoidable and caused by a lack of proper safety measures being taken. Here are three of the most common workplace safety hazards that...
Three typical workers’ compensation claims for truck drivers
For someone who spends most of their workday behind the wheel of their semi-truck, it can be hard to imagine how they might get a workplace injury. When a workplace injury can cost an employee thousands of dollars or more, it is essential to know whether or not you...
Workers’ compensation and occupational hearing loss
If you have suffered occupational hearing loss due to performing work in Kentucky, you may be entitled to workers' compensation benefits. On-the-job hearing loss is a type of disability that can be temporary or permanent. What is occupational hearing loss?...
How do chemical hazards affect workers’ compensation?
Industrial-strength cleaners and acids are just some of the chemicals that Kentucky workers come in contact with on the job. Frequently, they are for cleaning purposes. Others may be part of a production process. Do chemical injuries form a basis for a workers'...
Common types of burn injuries from the workplace
There are many types of injuries that you can sustain while on the job, such as burn injuries, which can be extremely painful. Here are a few different types of burns in Kentucky that you need to be aware of. Electrical burns An electrical burn occurs when an...
Which injuries are covered by workers’ compensation for truck drivers?
While much of America and the world shut down at the height of COVID-19, truck drivers have been the unheralded heroes. You've stayed the course and continued to deliver the essential supplies and inventory the nation needed. The continual back and forth on I-64 and...
Are warehouses dangerous work environments?
An image that may appear in the average person's mind about a warehouse could be a large indoor facility packed with crates. Anyone who visits several warehouses in Kentucky soon learns that these facilities are not oversized storage units with little activity. Many...