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 […]
Back injuries are one of the most common injuries sustained in the workplace. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were over 128,000 cases in 2020 involving back injuries — and those are just the cases that were reported. Unfortunately, many cases go unreported for various reasons. Some of the primary reasons employees don’t […]
What you’ll learn from this article: Repetitive motion injuries are a bit different from other workplace accidents where a sudden, traumatic event causes damage. A repetitive stress injury arises from making movements over and over, leading to a back injury, wrist strain, nerve damage, or another type of painful bodily injury. It’s a difficult and […]
Permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits compensate employees who are unable to work full-time due to workplace injuries. The benefits differ from permanent total disability (PTD) because PTD benefits compensate employees who cannot work in any capacity. Those eligible for permanent partial disability (PPD) benefits can work in some capacity but cannot work full-time. If you’ve […]
Many people are familiar with entitlement to workers’ compensation when related to workplace accidents. But did you know that under the Kentucky workers’ compensation system, claims can also be filed for common wear and tear injuries related to the workplace? Wear and tear injuries, also known as repetitive stress injuries, occur after repetitive use and […]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, back injuries are among the top three most common types of injuries sustained in the workplace. These injuries can occur due to physical labor and repetitive movements or simply from strain while sitting or standing all day. Lower back injuries are particularly an issue in the workplace for […]
Tens of thousands of workers in the U.S. are exposed to hazardous chemicals in the workplace every day. These chemicals are classified as health hazards and can cause severe and even life-threatening health problems. If you work in Kentucky and were exposed to a toxic and hazardous chemical in the workplace, get in touch with […]
Was your Kentucky workers’ compensation claim denied? Are you unsure why or what to do about it? We’re here to help. At McCoy & Sparks, we have helped many injured workers like yourself file their claims and appeal denials. Just because your claim was rejected the first time does not mean you can’t still collect […]
Industries that use heavy machinery and equipment, like manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and warehousing, are some of the most dangerous industries. Every year, thousands of workers are seriously injured and even killed while working these jobs. And one type of machinery in particular that leads to dangerous workplace accidents and injuries in the these industries is the […]
Millions of workers are injured on the job every year in the United States. In 2021, 1,062,700 nonfatal injuries resulted in industry workers missing at least one day of work while recovering from their injuries. Many of these injuries often require multiple days and even weeks off of work, depending on the severity. For this […]
