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 […]
What you’ll learn from this article: Here in Kentucky and across the nation, blunt force trauma is the leading cause of death in motor vehicle accidents. If you survive a horrific auto crash, you could have severe blunt force injuries like a head injury, back injury, or crushing damage to your ribcage. In this article, […]
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 […]
Most people are aware of what happens with general car accidents. But what happens when a bus driver crashes and causes an accident? Though bus accidents aren’t often discussed, they happen more often than you think, especially during the school year. But bus accidents don’t just happen with school buses, they can include metro buses, […]
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 […]
Every year, thousands of workers are injured on the job. In 2021 alone, private industry employers reported over 2 million workplace injuries and illnesses. However, of all the industries, the construction industry is among the worst when it comes to the number of injuries reported. According to OSHA, of all fatal occupational injuries reported, almost […]
