Workers in the United States usually face different forms of injuries at work, and one of the most common types is back injuries. If you've experienced a back injury at work, you need to understand the steps you need to take to get workers' compensation. How do back...
Should you get a lawyer for your workers’ comp claim?
If you've been injured on the job in Kentucky, you may be wondering if you need an attorney to help with your workers' comp claim. The answer is: It is probably best to hire an attorney. While an injured worker can handle the claim on their own, the law is...
What benefits am I entitled to under workers’ comp?
Kentucky employees who sustain injuries at work are entitled to benefits provided under Kentucky's Workers' Compensation Act. It’s important to know the types of benefits that workers are entitled to under the law. What is workers’ compensation? Workers’ compensation...
Dealing with cumulative stress injuries at work
Some work-related injuries are simple; there is one specific incident and then an injury. However, not all injuries come from one accident. In many cases, you suffer an injury and it gets worse over time until you have significant difficulty performing your regular...
Don’t miss these critical workers’ compensation deadlines
If you have suffered a serious accident while at work, you may depend upon workers’ compensation benefits in order to make ends meet and take care of your medical bills and other living expenses while you recover. Thus, it’s essential that you follow Kentucky’s...