Workers Compensation

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND COMMERCIAL DRIVERS Commercial drivers can often face scrutiny over having seemingly simple and mundane job tasks, but thousands are injured or killed across the country doing them…

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What Evidence Can Be Used In A Workers’ Compensation Claim?

WHAT CAN HELP MY CLAIM? Depending on the circumstances, the workers’ compensation claims process can be lengthy as you try to navigate the Kentucky system. This can become even more…

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My Work Accident Was My Fault - Can I Get Workers’ Comp?

HOW FAULT AFFECTS WORKERS’ COMPENSATION One of the most common reasons workplace injuries go unreported is that a worker assumes they will not be eligible for workers’ compensation if they…

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Can I Receive Workers’ Comp For A Long-term Disability?

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND DISABILITY BENEFITS Work injuries can come in many forms, from minor sprains to life-altering disabilities; however, most states, including Kentucky, recognize four kinds of disability benefits that…

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Which Workers’ Comp Claims Are More Common In Winter?

WINTER-RELATED WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMS Employees who work outdoors or in industries that require frequent travel may be affected by winter weather more than other individuals. Rain, snow, and lower temperatures…

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YOUR WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RECOVERY PERIOD When an injured worker is determined to have reached “maximum medical improvement” (MMI), their workers’ compensation benefits may be terminated, even if their injuries are…

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HOW PERSONAL INJURY DIFFERS FROM WORKERS’ COMP Sustaining an injury at work or the hands of another person is never ideal, but unfortunately, thousands of individuals across Kentucky face this…

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KENTUCKY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS Under Kentucky law, all employers with one or more employees are required to obtain workers’ compensation insurance, with few exceptions. This law, created in 1972, covers both…

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Why Do So Many Workplace Injuries Go Unreported?

Workplace accidents and resulting injuries happen every day in the U.S. Unfortunately, many of these incidents go unreported to management. Without reporting an injury, a worker may be unable to…

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Can I Get Fired For Filing A Workers’ Comp Claim?

In Kentucky, you have a right to file a workers’ compensation claim in the event that you are injured or develop an illness as a result of your job and…

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Many companies rely heavily on hiring seasonal or temporary employees during the busiest times of the year. This includes any employee that works for a set period of time due…

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With the summer months finally here, many people are looking forward to spending more time in the sun. For those who work outdoors, however, there is an increased risk of…

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