Workers’ Compensation

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...

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...

Some American workers lift on the job every day. These include professions like warehouse workers, nurses and even people in retail. Sadly, many of these people are injured doing the lifting portion of their jobs every year. Workers in Kentucky should know that...

Falls are the leading cause of death among construction workers across Kentucky and the rest of the United States. This fact has led a multitude of national safety groups and government agencies to sponsor the National Safety Stand-Down each year. For 2018, the...

Researchers have just concluded a study that points out striking differences between the injury rates among men and women workers. Though the results will require further research to better understand, employees and employers in Kentucky may want to take the findings...

When a warehouse employee in Kentucky or anywhere else suffers an injury at work, the employer often comes under fire. However, there are steps that companies can take to keep workers safe. First, employers should make sure that employees are following protocols at...