Workers’ Compensation

Maybe you don't need to take any time off of work and worry about seeming like a troublemaker if you file a workers' compensation claim. Perhaps you feel like a diagnosis by your primary care physician rather than a major work injury would make it hard to get benefits...

There are substantially more delivery vehicles on Kentucky roads now than there were a decade ago. The rise of online commerce has shifted how people shop, and now some retailers have their own delivery fleets to keep costs as low as possible. For those with the...

No matter what type of job you do there is always the risk of an accident occurring. There will always be some occupations that are inherently risky but even the safest of jobs can give way to illness or injury occurring.  Workplace injuries don’t need to just be...

Hydraulic machinery is utilized across various industries. This technology allows work that would previously have been done by hand to be carried out much more efficiently. Unfortunately, hydraulic systems do not come without risks and if something goes wrong the...

Working at a major hospital like UK Hospital, Baptist Health or St. Joseph’s, you need to know that you have a right to remain safe on the job. Unfortunately, there are many hazards that you could come into contact with each day, including patients and their families....

Now that summer is here, landscapers in Kentucky have plenty of work to do. Trees and shrubs need trimming, grass must be mowed, and weeds and pests have to be eliminated. You may not think that landscaping is an especially dangerous occupation, but it actually...

You get injured on the job in Kentucky. It's a serious injury and you know you're going to need expensive medical treatment. You're also going to miss out on wages while you're in the hospital. You want to make a workers’ compensation claim. But how soon do you have...

Whether you’re conducting work in an office or putting in a shift on a building site, your eyes play a key role in carrying out your daily tasks. However, they are also potentially in danger, especially on worksites that involve manual labor.  Where there are notable...

If you get hurt on the job, you may need time off to heal. Even if you don't require bed rest, you probably can't keep doing the same work until you recover. A work injury can mean reduced job functions for weeks until you fully heal. The worse your injury is and the...

Kentucky workers' compensation insurance is meant to compensate employees for damages suffered in a workplace accident. In exchange for compensation, you typically cannot sue your employer for your injuries. But, what if you were forgetful or made a mistake that...