Youtube Channel
Very happy to announce we have started a Youtube channel, which contains posts regarding dsuccions of a variety of Workers’ Compensation issues.... Read More
What do you tell the doctor after a workers’ compensation injury?
First, always tell the doctor you were injured at work. You also have to tell him how you were injured. If your... Read More
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS IN WORKERS” COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, for worker’s compensation claims appear to be rising. Every state is different, and Kentucky allows treatment that... Read More
RSD/CRPS 101
I recently came across a great lecture on youtube by Dr. Getson, which gives a very good explanation of RSD/CRPS. If you... Read More
2018 Changes to Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Law
I recently attended a legal seminar that discussed the 2018 changes to the Kentucky workers’ compensation law. The changes that impact injured... Read More
2018 KENTUCKY LEGISLATURE CHANGES WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ACT
What Happened? On March 27, 2018, the Kentucky Legislature changed the Commonwealth’s Workers’ Compensation Act. Almost all changes benefitted employers, by reducing... Read More
WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY (POA)?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to name someone else to take care of business affairs for... Read More
Award for CRPS
Scheynost Law Offices announces it recently obtained one of its largest workers’ compensation awards for an injured worker. An employee we represented... Read More
Do overtime and holiday bonuses matter in my claim?
Yes, in a Kentucky worker’s compensation claim overtime and bonuses paid before the injury occurred matter because they can increase the money... Read More
How long do they have to keep my Kentucky workers’ compensation claim open?
Insurance Carriers have to keep a Kentucky workers compensation claim open at least five years. There is a specific regulation of the... Read More