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'...

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...

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...

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...

Injuries that give rise to Kentucky workers’ compensation claims are varied in their nature and scope. They include what can be serious nerve injuries caused by the use of power tools. One type of this kind of power tool nerve damage injury is known as vibration white...

Working at home now figures into many careers that once exclusively took place inside a traditional office setting. Expanded telecommuting options changed that tradition, and many now work at home as full-time employees. Those working "on the official clock" at home...

Not all job site injuries in Kentucky qualify for workers' compensation. In fact, a single mistake could disqualify your claim. It's important to follow the right procedures after you suffer from an injury even if you don't think it's necessary. What might cause the...

Workplace injuries in Kentucky can be debilitating or even fatal, and there are specific safety dangers for workers who are 55 years and older. While the exact injuries that you might sustain while on the job also have a lot to do with what types of work you're doing,...

The importance of the manufacturing industry is undeniable, but manufacturing reflects a career path that comes with potential hazards. Carrying cargo and operating equipment on Kentucky job sites will present dangers that someone sitting at a desk might not...

Although you may deem your workplace safe, numerous hazards can hurt you at any time. Some of the common workplace injuries in Kentucky and across the country are eye injuries. However, 90% of the causes of workplace injuries are preventable. Wearing eye protection...