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 […]
When you are injured at work, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, which can include coverage for medical expenses and lost wages while you are recovering from your injury. However, the workers’ compensation claims process can be confusing if you don’t understand how it works. Below, we’ll review the most important steps to […]
After you’ve been in a car accident in Kentucky, there are many things you will need to do to ensure your personal injury claim goes as smoothly as possible. You will need to make sure a police report is filed for the accident, you will need to file the claim with your insurance company, and […]
Summary: Workplace injuries are incredibly common, but determining whether you should file a personal injury suit or a workers’ compensation claim usually comes down to determining fault and negligence, which establishes a basis for a personal injury claim. Workers are injured on the job every seven seconds, which amounts to about 4,600,000 people injured in […]
