Workers’ Compensation

Kentucky workers who are in certain industries may be aware that their jobs are particularly dangerous. Industries including agriculture, forestry and construction have high rates of injury and death. But some workers may be more at risk of on-the-job death than...

For many construction workers in Kentucky and across the country, going to work can actually be dangerous. From the use of heavy equipment and materials to the particular dangers of unsafe job sites, construction workers can face an array of serious hazards. Because...

For many types of construction activities, from pipelines to building construction, workers are required to spend time in trenches. Kentucky workers should know the risks associated with working in a trench, and the federal government is making efforts to increase...

Kentucky residents who work in noisy environments might experience difficulty concentrating and completing tasks. However, a new study has found that a loud workplace could also be harmful to one's health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows...

Figures from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration reveal that an average of14 construction workers around the country lost their lives in workplaces accidents each day in 2016, and many more became sick after being exposed to toxic substances while on the...

For workers in Kentucky, avoiding stress and injury due to the cold can be important, especially in the winter months. Cold stress is a particular concern for outdoor workers, and involves a danger related to a person's skin temperature. It is preventable, but when...

Workers' compensation benefits provide payments to employees who have suffered work-related illnesses and injuries. However, not every Kentucky worker is eligible for workers' compensation. To make a claim, you generally need to meet the following conditions: 1. Your...

The dangerous nature of construction zones makes construction workers particularly vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries on the job. If you or a loved one was has suffered a traumatic brain injury on a construction site, you have legal options to get the compensation...

Handling your workers' compensation injury can be a long and arduous task.  However, there are certain pointers that can help you navigate the world of workers' compensation with relative ease, that is, if there is such a thing as relative ease in workers'...

What are you entitled to after a workplace accident? Do you know how to file a Kentucky workers' compensation claim? Attorney David Troutman explains what you may and may not know about workers' compensation. 1. If your claim is denied by the workers' compensation...