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Work injuries from a motor vehicle accident in Kentucky can involve several different types of benefits and insurance policies. In Kentucky, workers compensation insurance is considered the primary coverage for personal injuries from a work related car accident. This means the workers’... Read More

Did you know that not all workplace injuries are treated the same way? This is especially true in the case of Kentucky injuries involving safety violations. If your lawyer can prove the employer intentionally violated safety rules, the law may increase your... Read More

My firm issues a newsletter several times each year.  I try to provide helpful information to help you and your family.  There’s an archive of these newsletters on my website. One of the topics I frequently deal with involves the time limit... Read More

Benefits for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) in Kentucky are determined by statute, KRS 342.730. Normally, five factors are considered to determine the amount of PPD benefits: • Impairment rating • Average weekly wage • Age (including retirement age cutoff) • Education • Return... Read More

The Kentucky Department of Labor just released the list of the deadliest jobs in Kentucky since 2011. They are: EADLIEST JOBS IN KENTUCKY (2011-present) 1. Construction worker (21 deaths) 2. Landscaping/tree services worker (16 deaths) 3. (tie) Truck driver (7 deaths) 4.... Read More

Benefits for Permanent Partial Disability (PPD) in Kentucky are determined by a complicated statute, KRS 342.730. Normally, the five factors that statute requires to be considered to determine the amount of PPD benefits are: • Impairment rating; • Average weekly wage (including... Read More

Recently, a local television station reported Black Ice on roads and parking lots. They talked about an employee of their own station who fell that morning because of Black Ice. That same day, I also had someone ask me if an employee... Read More

Most Kentucky attorneys that handle workers compensation claims will give you a free consultation to discuss your claim. But, if you do not want to meet with an attorney, even for free, the easiest way to get help is to call a... Read More