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Very happy to announce we have started a Youtube channel, which contains posts regarding dsuccions of a variety of Workers’ Compensation issues. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsbmECP7sEzg0busycI5Z8Q

What do you tell the doctor after a workers’ compensation injury?

08 Aug 2018

scheynostlaw

Medical treatment

First, always tell the doctor you were injured at work. You also have to tell him how you were injured. If your history in the first visit office note does not say your injury was work related, it will cause problems throughout...

ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS IN WORKERS” COMPENSATION CLAIMS

02 Jul 2018

scheynostlaw

Uncategorized

Alternative treatments, such as acupuncture, for worker’s compensation claims appear to be rising. Every state is different, and Kentucky allows treatment that is reasonably necessary for the “cure and relief” of an injury, KRS. 342 020(1). The statute reads: In addition to...

Spinal Fusion for Work Injury

26 Jun 2018

Jim Ray

Back Injuries, Video

Kentucky workers’ compensation claims are filed for a wide variety of injuries. Back and neck injuries are common and can be severe. One specific treatment for workers who’ve sustained a spinal fracture is known as a spinal fusion. Spinal fusion is a...

RSD/CRPS 101

26 Jun 2018

scheynostlaw

Uncategorized

I recently came across a great lecture on youtube by Dr. Getson, which gives a very good explanation of RSD/CRPS. If you are trying to learn more about this disease, check it out:

2018 Changes to Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Law

19 Jun 2018

scheynostlaw

Uncategorized

I recently attended a legal seminar that discussed the 2018 changes to the Kentucky workers’ compensation law. The changes that impact injured workers the most are summarized below: IMPORTANT 2018 CHANGES TO KENTUCKY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS (Changes become effective 7/14/2018) Medical Treatment – 15...

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