Rebuild Your Future After An Injury
If you have suffered occupational hearing loss due to performing work in Kentucky, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. On-the-job hearing loss is a type of disability that can be temporary or permanent. What is occupational hearing loss? Occupational hearing loss can occur as a result of job performance rather than due to an illness, an injury or…
Industrial-strength cleaners and acids are just some of the chemicals that Kentucky workers come in contact with on the job. Frequently, they are for cleaning purposes. Others may be part of a production process. Do chemical injuries form a basis for a workers’ compensation claim? Is your company following the rules? Your employer should receive chemicals from wholesalers or suppliers…
There are many types of injuries that you can sustain while on the job, such as burn injuries, which can be extremely painful. Here are a few different types of burns in Kentucky that you need to be aware of. Electrical burns An electrical burn occurs when an electrical current comes in contact with your body. This type of burn…
While much of America and the world shut down at the height of COVID-19, truck drivers have been the unheralded heroes. You’ve stayed the course and continued to deliver the essential supplies and inventory the nation needed. The continual back and forth on I-64 and other highways, however, can take a tremendous toll on your body. And if you’ve been injured…
An image that may appear in the average person’s mind about a warehouse could be a large indoor facility packed with crates. Anyone who visits several warehouses in Kentucky soon learns that these facilities are not oversized storage units with little activity. Many workers come and go, doing more than loading and unloading crates. Warehouses might involve many workers performing…
Injuries that give rise to Kentucky workers’ compensation claims are varied in their nature and scope. They include what can be serious nerve injuries caused by the use of power tools. One type of this kind of power tool nerve damage injury is known as vibration white finger. What is vibration white finger? Vibration white finger or VWF is a…
Working at home now figures into many careers that once exclusively took place inside a traditional office setting. Expanded telecommuting options changed that tradition, and many now work at home as full-time employees. Those working “on the official clock” at home may not think about workers’ compensation claims until an injury occurs. When hurt on the job while working at…
Not all job site injuries in Kentucky qualify for workers’ compensation. In fact, a single mistake could disqualify your claim. It’s important to follow the right procedures after you suffer from an injury even if you don’t think it’s necessary. What might cause the insurance company to deny your claim? The workers’ compensation insurance company might deny your claim if…
Workplace injuries in Kentucky can be debilitating or even fatal, and there are specific safety dangers for workers who are 55 years and older. While the exact injuries that you might sustain while on the job also have a lot to do with what types of work you’re doing, there are some occupations that get more dangerous as you get…
The importance of the manufacturing industry is undeniable, but manufacturing reflects a career path that comes with potential hazards. Carrying cargo and operating equipment on Kentucky job sites will present dangers that someone sitting at a desk might not experience. Here are five common injury risks that workers face. The broad range of injury risks Falls: Virtually everyone working in…