Using a ladder feels safe, and maybe even boring, until something goes wrong. It’s then that workers realize just how dangerous it is to be even five or six feet off of the ground. A fall from any distance could lead to broken bones, internal bleeding, a traumatic...
Workers’ Compensation
Know the steps of the workers’ compensation appeals process
Workplace injuries often take unsuspecting workers by surprise. Many of them don’t have the savings that are necessary to cover the medical expenses and rehabilitation costs associated with an on-the-job injury, let alone lost wages. A lot of these injured workers...
What workers’ compensation benefits are available in Kentucky?
Injured workers in Kentucky who have been injured on-the-job should know what their workers’ compensation rights and benefits are. Workers’ compensation rights and benefits provide important protections that injured victims and their families should be familiar with....
Benefits for family members after a fatal workplace accident
A Kentucky woman died recently after she suffered a head injury while working on a garbage truck, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The newspaper's report contained heart-wrenching quotes from the 30-year-old woman's mother who described her daughter as her...
You may be able to get workers’ compensation for the Coronavirus
You are a nurse and love your job. You get to come into contact with so many patients that you truly get to know your community and the people who live there. There are hazards that come up in your job, though, and it sometimes seems thankless. You put in many hours,...
Back safety is imperative for all physical laborers
People who have physically demanding jobs often wonder what they can do to remain as safe as possible work. One of the best things they can do is take steps to alleviate the possibility of suffering from a back injury. Many people don't take the time to think about...
Pneumoconiosis: A serious risk for coal miners
Pneumoconiosis leads to shortness of breath and coughing. The condition is associated with individuals who have spent time in coal mines. It is subject to special provisions in the state's workers' compensation program. These include enhanced benefits for vocational...
Shoulder pain can lead to costly medical care and missed work
Many injuries can occur at work, but most people think about their back hurting because of work-related issues. While this is the most common type, another can cause just as many problems for workers. Shoulder injuries are the second most common musculoskeletal injury...
Can your worker’s compensation claim be denied?
Were you injured at work? Worker’s compensation could help you keep your life together. Medical bills and lost wages can seem scary, but your worker’s comp claim may be able to help.But what happens if your company denies your claim? Are you out of luck...
Back protection is imperative for day care workers
Day care workers face some serious risks when they are working with children. While the payoff of seeing the kids thrive and mature is worth it, these risks can cause some serious issues for the workers. All day cares should have a protocol for keeping everyone safe....