Workers’ compensation has been changing in the last year, and in 2021, you can expect that it will continue to do so. With the promotion of telemedicine techniques, the threat of illness in the workplace and large claims being filed by different groups, it’s not...
Greenup County Kentucky Legal Blog
What’s the statute of limitations on a workers’ compensation claim in Kentucky?
It’s a dangerous world out there, and workers in virtually every industry confront a variety of hazards every day. When an accident does happen, filing a claim for workers’ compensation is probably the last thing on your mind. Unfortunately, Kentucky has some pretty...
4 common mistakes employees make after a workplace injury
Workplace injuries can be some of the most serious, especially when they make it impossible for you to continue working. If you get an injury during work, you may be eligible for worker’s compensation, which offers you benefits that can cover medical costs or loss of...
Filing for workers’ compensation in Kentucky: a primer
Kentucky’s workers’ compensation laws are designed to help employees who are injured or become ill on the job. Under Kentucky law, employers must have workers compensation insurance that will pay for medical treatment, replenish some of an employee’s lost income and...
Protect your right to a claim, and get the benefits you need
Though you were hurt at work and believe that you have a legitimate claim for workers’ compensation, it’s important that you take steps to protect your claim. No matter what kind of injury it is, you should be able to pursue a claim if you were hurt on the job....
Don’t hurt your chances at getting help in worker’s compensation
You hurt yourself on the job, and getting back to work is the only think on your mind. Workers’ compensation might help you manage until that’s an option, but a few common missteps could mean you’re jeopardizing the support you need. Nearly 50,000 workers’...
Advances in medical care resonating in workers’ comp programs
For many companies in Kentucky, their top priority when managing injured workers is getting them back to their job as quickly as possible to minimize the impact their injury has on job performance. For injured workers, this is a similar goal as they often wish to...
Why might your employer reopen your workers’ comp case?
If you sustained an injury at your Kentucky place of employment, you may have filed for and received workers' compensation. After you begin to receive your benefits, you may assume the workers' comp board has closed your case that there is no risk for further dispute....
Ways that your employer can help you after your injury
When you go to work each day, you are assuming the responsibility of completing your assignments safely and in conjunction with the protocols created by your employer and leaders of the industry you work in. However, there may be times when the risks that you face...
Eligibility for workers’ compensation in Kentucky
If you are employed in Kentucky, it is your right to know what type of benefits you may receive due to your employment. In addition to things like health insurance or paid holiday and vacation days, you may be entitled to some benefits if you ever become injured on...