Accidents in the workplace happen unexpectedly, leaving employees injured and unsure of their next steps. Fortunately, workers’ compensation exists to provide financial support and medical benefits to workers who suffer work-related injuries or illnesses. This article shares the essential information you need to protect your legal rights when injured on the job, including how long […]
What you will learn from this article: When you suffer from an injury due to a workplace accident, the workers’ compensation system is designed to provide you with financial support while you recover from your injury. This financial compensation includes coverage for your medical expenses as well as a portion of the wages you miss […]
Sustaining an injury while on the job is a stressful experience. Between worrying about getting proper medical care, recovering missed wages, and wondering if you’ll be able to return to your normal work duties, you have a lot of questions. One concern for injured employees is knowing how long they have to report their Kentucky […]
Secure the Compensation You Deserve After an Accident in the Mining Industry The mining industry has some of the highest injury and fatality rates of any industry in the world. Across the U.S., the fatal injury rate is 14 out of 100,000 mining workers according to U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. Thousands of miners also […]
Navigating the murky waters of government benefits can be daunting on even your best days. But when you’re injured and become disabled due to a work-related accident, the stress and pain you’re under makes figuring out social security benefits and workers’ compensation even more overwhelming. Whether you are the injured party or a family member, […]
What you’ll learn from this article: If your job involves driving in Kentucky, understanding your rights and avenues for compensation for work-related car accidents is vital. Professional drivers, particularly those in commercial vehicles, spend significant time behind the wheel and on the clock. Accidents happen all the time, and if you are injured by another […]
If you recently suffered from a workplace accident in Kentucky, you may wonder if you have the right to refuse medical treatment. There may be treatments you are nervous about or have concerns about pursuing. At the end of the day, it is up to you and your medical provider what treatment is most appropriate […]
Each year in Kentucky, more than 35,000 people experience workplace injuries and illnesses. Kentucky is among the 20 states with the highest rates of workplace accidents in the nation. The good news is that any Kentucky employer with at least one worker must provide workers’ compensation benefits. If you’re injured on the job or acquire […]
Eye injuries at work can leave you with serious disabilities and expensive medical bills. While these injuries are more common for welders, construction workers, and other occupations that involve physical labor, numerous work environments can harm a person’s eyesight, including office work. Prolonged exposure to electronic devices, such as computers and smartphones, can damage your […]
The workers’ compensation system is designed to help workers who become injured on the job. These benefits can pay for their medical expenses and lost wages while they are recovering from their injury. But what happens when a worker dies as a result of their injuries? Can their loved ones receive benefits instead? What do Kentucky workers […]
