Most employees working on a direct-hire basis have certain forms of workplace protection. One of the most important is Kentucky workers' compensation coverage. If something happens at work that puts someone in the hospital or leaves them unable to perform their job,...
Workers’ Compensation
The benefits provided when a worker dies from a work-related injury
Each U.S. state has a workers’ compensation system in place, and Kentucky is no exception. All employers (with few exceptions) must have workers' compensation insurance, which pays compensation to their employees when they suffer any work-related injuries or...
How working on the line in a factory affects the human body
Most people understand that factory work is dangerous. However, they might underestimate how many kinds of danger workers face. Often, employees focus on obvious risk factors, like caustic chemicals and heavy machinery. They may not consider more banal risks that stem...
How do workers pay for the injuries caused by workplace violence?
Workplace violence is a serious issue in Kentucky and elsewhere in the United States. Workers at hospitals, educational institutions, retail establishments and countless other businesses encounter criminal activity and violence that may put them in the hospital or...
Understanding third-party liability in workplace accidents
Imagine a scenario where a careless driver collides with you while you’re running a work-related errand or a faulty piece of equipment leads to an injury at your workplace. Such instances are just a couple of ways a third party could be implicated in a workplace...
4 causes of warehouse injuries
A lot of people make their living by working in warehouses. Many warehouse jobs pay good salaries and provide many benefits, such as workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation benefits could help support workers if they were injured while working. Some benefits of...
Do you understand your rights if you are hurt at work?
Getting hurt at work can be a very distressing experience. Besides the resulting injuries, it is not uncommon to worry about how your employer will handle the situation. Will they blame you for the mishap that resulted in your injury? Will they take care of your...
5 Mistakes to avoid after a workplace accident
Nothing prepares you for a workplace accident. A typical day at work can quickly turn catastrophic when the unexpected occurs. In the chaotic aftermath of an accident at your job, it's crucial to avoid making critical mistakes that could have long-lasting...
Why workers’ compensation is better than health insurance
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...
What protects delivery drivers who slip in someone’s driveway?
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...