Rebuild Your Future After An Injury
Winter weather is usually quite manageable here in Kentucky, but when you're working outside or on the go all day, winter weather can present some serious risks to your safety. Knowing about these threats can help keep you safe on the job all season long....
In the busy world of work, where tasks are often done over and over, it is important to watch out for injuries that can happen from doing the same motions all the time. These injuries can happen to anyone, such as office workers or people who do physical labor. By knowing about these issues, people can seek workers’ compensation after…
There are many different kinds of work available for ambitious individuals in Kentucky. For example, the holiday season often results in many seasonal employment opportunities in the retail sector. People can also sometimes take on a part-time job to earn a little extra money before the holidays. Working part-time or only for one season at a certain company is sometimes…
People in different professions encounter a variety of different workplace hazards on the job. Some of those hazards are of more serious concern than others. For example, only a tiny percentage of employees work with animals or regularly encounter them on the job. Although animal attacks can lead to debilitating or disfiguring injuries and psychological trauma, they are far from…
From heavy construction to office management, workplace accidents can occur in any industry in any environment. These injuries can range from a sprain that can quickly heal under a doctor’s care to spinal cord trauma that could dramatically impact the rest of an employee’s life. Fortunately, after an accident, employees are likely entitled to seek workers’ compensation to provide financial…
If you drive for a living, there is a greater risk that you could be in a collision. When you get injured in an accident while working, it can lead to lost wages, hefty medical expenses, and emotional stress. It can help to know that you have legal options. Two common ways to pursue compensation are workers’ compensation claims or…
There is no such thing as too much insurance, but there are certain situations where one policy applies that another may not. This is exactly the case with personal health insurance and workers’ compensation protection in Kentucky. All employers who provide health insurance for their workers are also still required by law to maintain workers’ compensation insurance as well. Additionally,…
Workers in manufacturing and construction have a significantly higher incidence of carpal tunnel syndrome in Kentucky and around the country. After getting an injury on the job, a worker should talk to their employer and apply for workers’ compensation. A worker can appeal a denied workers’ compensation claim or reopen an old claim because of reinjury. Carpal tunnel syndrome in…
Workers in numerous industries fear an accident that can lead to serious injuries. A ladder fall, for example, or a malfunctioning power tool can result in broken bones, head trauma or paralysis. Additionally, the strain of repetitive movements can damage muscles, ligaments and tendons. Some workers, unfortunately, face health hazards due to exposure to toxic materials. While some industries lend…
Every day, people in Kentucky and around the country are severely injured in workplace accidents. Many of these accidents were totally avoidable and caused by a lack of proper safety measures being taken. Here are three of the most common workplace safety hazards that can lead to accidents. #1: Working at heights Falls from heights are some of the most…