If you suffered an injury at work, you have likely suddenly found yourself faced with overwhelming medical costs, as well as an inability to work and support your family. As such, you require workers’ compensation payments in order to make ends meet while you recover....

Getting an injury could mean that you need to take time off work to heal. An injury that you got on the job is your employer’s responsibility, which is why they must compensate you for the wages you’ll lose while you are unable to work. How much you will get paid and...

Nurses have a crucial role in the U.S. healthcare system. Without them, hospitals would not be as effective as they are. The nurse’s work is extremely valuable, but it also comes with some risks. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) nurses have a...

Every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics puts together a list of the most dangerous jobs in the nation. In this post to our Louisville Workers’ Compensation Law Blog, we’re going to examine the list and dive into the industries that have the most fatal injuries to...

When Kentucky residents get hurt or fall ill due to work-related injuries or conditions, they usually apply for workers’ compensation. This type of insurance essentially keeps someone afloat when he or she is unable to work. It provides the worker with wages and any...

Workers' compensation insurance protects Kentucky workers who suffer injuries in the workplace. These benefits replace lost wages and pay the medical expenses that recovering workers accumulate. But before workers can receive workers' compensation benefits, the...

While working in the Kentucky, heat can cause health issues like fainting and heat stroke. However, working in cold weather can be just as dangerous. If you don't take precautions, you may suffer from fatigue, dehydration, numbness and even frostbite. Here's how to...

Workers, especially in the construction industry, face the risk of falling from elevated heights. They could be on a roof, on scaffolding or climbing a ladder. Despite the wealth of safety information and the rules laid down by OSHA, though, many people die each year...

A person working in construction in Kentucky likely runs a high risk of suffering an injury. A worker could fall on the job, suffer harm from an unforeseen tool mishap or experience another type of accident. Due to the job's physical nature, injuries might force a...

First-responders and health care workers in Kentucky endure many risks and make many sacrifices on a daily basis. That is especially true during natural disasters, periods of civil unrest, or outbreaks of disease. Work precautions protect against workplace nurse...