Workers’ Compensation

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,...

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 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...

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...

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...

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....

A longtime GE employee has died after sustaining fatal injuries in an accident. According to the Courier-Journal, Steven Herring was working on the refrigerator door line when he was pinned by a piece of equipment at the Louisville facility on Fri. Feb. 17. He had...

All workers deserve a safe place to work, and the employers are the ones who are charged with ensuring this happens. When there are unsafe working conditions, there is a chance that a worker will suffer an injury or illness. This means that they will need medical care...

People in Kentucky are hard workers who take a deep sense of pride in their labor. This defining feature sets workers here apart from everywhere else. Unfortunately, your work ethic could be putting you at risk for an injury.Some employers ignore the safety and...

Working in construction can be an incredibly rewarding career path. Not only is the earning potential very appealing, but Kentucky construction workers often find a great sense of satisfaction in literally building something from the ground up. However, construction...