Workers’ Compensation

If you received an injury at work, you are typically entitled to workers’ compensation. However, this process can be challenging. In numerous cases, workers’ compensation claims are initially denied. At this point, many claimants drop the issue. However, if you are...

Workers' compensation exists to protect you and your employer in the case that you sustain an injury while on work premises or performing job-associated duties. In general, getting hurt while at work entitles you to benefits. However, there are areas where workers'...

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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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?...

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'...