Workers’ Compensation

Workers’ compensation claims are the simplest when they involve on-the-job injuries. However, benefits are also available in cases involving work-acquired illnesses and cumulative trauma. Any debilitating medical condition directly caused or exacerbated by job tasks...

A serious job injury may keep you from returning to steady work. You might ask whether the injury could qualify for permanent total disability (PTD) benefits. Learning which injuries Kentucky officials consider can make the process clearer. It can also help you see...

A workplace injury can disrupt your health, income and overall sense of stability. Even when injuries seem minor at first, they can grow into serious medical and financial challenges if not handled properly from the start. The workers' compensation system exists to...

You are driving to work when another driver makes a crucial mistake. Maybe they drift over the centerline while they are distracted, or perhaps they run a stop sign. Either way, they hit your vehicle, and you suffer serious injuries. In the wake of the accident, you...

In an October 2025 ruling, the Kentucky Supreme Court handed down a ruling favoring workers in some workers’ comp cases. The ruling on jurisdiction clarified that insurance companies can be held liable for injured workers’ claims even when the employees moved on to...

You show up to work every day expecting to leave the same way you came. That way, you can continue doing the same work and providing for your family. However, when an injury changes that, workers’ compensation is supposed to help you get back on your feet. If your...

States across the country are starting to recognize that it’s not uncommon for first responders to suffer post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions due to the traumatic and disturbing things they see and experience with regularity in...

In physically demanding jobs like construction and manufacturing, workplace accidents are an unfortunate reality. And often, it's not just the injury itself that catches workers off guard; it's the uncertainty that follows. If you work in Kentucky and suffer a...

Receiving a denial for your workers’ compensation claim can be frustrating and stressful. However, it is essential to know that a denial does not mean the end of the road. In many cases, you have the right to appeal the decision. Understanding the reasons behind the...

Getting hurt at work creates stress and uncertainty about your future. Your ability to pay bills and support your family should not suffer because of a workplace injury. Each year, many Kentucky workers face similar challenges after sustaining an injury on the job....