Louisville Workers’ Compensation Law Blog

Dealing with a workplace injury can be tough, especially if your employer or their insurance company denies your claim. Knowing your rights and how to respond to a denied claim can help you get the support and compensation you deserve. What should you do in this...

Work injuries can leave you physically and emotionally scarred. The pain of recovery can be compounded by financial worries, especially if your injury prevents you from returning to your job. Kentucky's workers' compensation program exists to help injured workers...

Most employers in Kentucky are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. If you are injured in a workplace accident, the insurance policy helps to pay medical bills or lost wages related to that incident. To increase the odds that you get what you're entitled...

If you have been injured on the job in Kentucky, one of the first things you should do is get a medical exam from a qualified doctor to confirm your injuries and provide a prognosis. The professional you choose for the exam can impact your workers' compensation case....

Rotator cuff injuries frequently occur in Kentucky workplaces. They can come on suddenly, such as when an accident occurs, or they can develop slowly over time due to repetitive activity. This injury will not heal itself, usually requiring surgery to repair the area...

After a Kentucky worker has been injured on the job, they need to know how to get workers’ compensation benefits. Missteps can be costly when applying. It can even lead to a denied claim. Know the steps of the workers’ compensation process People are often unfamiliar...

Many types of jobs in Kentucky can leave people suffering from back or spine injuries. Some professions make workers more vulnerable to these issues. These are the most common workplace spine and back injuries. Lower back strain or sprain A work-related back injury...

Any person or company hiring one or more individuals in Kentucky must be able to provide workers' compensation insurance. It does not matter if the employee is temporary, seasonal, full-time or part-time. Furthermore, you must have workers' compensation coverage if...

Employees injured on the job in Kentucky generally receive workers' compensation payments for medical treatments and therapies required by the injury. Generally, accepting workers' compensation means employees cannot sue the employers in court, regardless of who was...