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Workplace Injury in Kentucky? Get Help Now

If you were injured on the job in Kentucky, you may be eligible for benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we understand the Kentucky workers’ comp system can be intimidating, and we want you to know you don’t have to go through the process alone.

Contact us today for a free case review with an experienced workers’ compensation attorney, and let us help you pursue the maximum benefits you’re entitled to under the law.

What Is Workers’ Compensation?

In Kentucky, workers’ compensation benefits are available for employees who sustain workplace injuries or suffer occupational illnesses. If you are hurt on the job, you do not have to prove your employer was at fault to be eligible to receive the following benefits:

• Partial replacement of lost wages – Workers’ comp income benefits are typically two-thirds of your average weekly salary up to the maximum established by the Kentucky Department of Workers’ Claims.
• Medical expenses – Kentucky uses a managed care program to provide reasonable and necessary covered medical benefits. Your employer or their insurer pays for the medical costs related to a workplace injury or illness at the time of injury and during disability.
• Permanent partial disability – If you reach maximum medical improvement but still have a permanent impairment resulting in permanent partial wage loss or diminished earning capacity, you may be eligible for permanent partial disability benefits.
• Permanent total disability – If your condition results in your complete and permanent inability to perform any type of work, you may receive permanent total disability.

The estate of a worker whose death occurs within four years from the date of the workplace injury can receive a lump-sum payment from which burial expenses can be paid. A surviving spouse and specific dependents can be entitled to income benefits.

Note that, under Kentucky law, workers’ comp benefits are the exclusive remedy against the employer for workers who suffer a workplace injury or illness. In other words, you cannot sue your employer for losses related to these conditions. However, you may be entitled to bring a personal injury claim against a non-employer third party whose negligence caused your injury or illness.

How a Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Attorney Can Benefit You

To effectively seek the benefits you need, it’s crucial that you secure the help of our workers’ comp attorneys as soon as possible after the accident or when you discover your illness. Our attorneys can help you navigate the claim process, answer your questions about the system, and provide regular updates about your claim. Specifically, you can expect our attorneys to do the following as we work on your case:

• Gather the necessary evidence and documentation to support your claim.
• Communicate with your employer’s insurer on your behalf.
• Represent you at hearings or appeals if your claim is denied.

At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we work hard for our clients, like Danny B., who had this to say about his experience with our law firm:

“Really liked how I was treated very professional when they spoke to me over the phone it was like talking to someone I had known forever. Will definitely recommend Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer. I will definitely call on them in the future if I ever need them.”

Workplace Injuries for Which You Can Seek Workers’ Compensation Benefits

Any injury you suffer on the job could entitle you to workers’ compensation benefits. Here are some of the most common types and causes of injuries broken down by industry:

• Construction – Falls from heights and malfunctioning equipment can cause injuries like broken bones, back and spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries like concussions.
• Manufacturing – Repetitive stress injuries and traumatic injuries caused by machinery accidents are common in the manufacturing industry.
• Office – Office workers can be injured in slip-and-fall accidents or suffer repetitive stress injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Retail and service – Common injuries in these fields include lifting injuries, such as disc herniations and back strains.

Remember, any work-related injury or illness could qualify for workers’ compensation. If you’re not sure that your ailment is work-related, discuss your case with an experienced attorney at our law firm as soon as possible. The consultation is free and confidential.

How Does a Workers’ Comp Case Usually Go?

After a workplace accident, you should report your injuries to your employer immediately. Seek medical treatment for your injury and tell your doctor you were hurt at work. Request a note if they advise you to refrain from working. Provide that note to your employer and contact our workers’ comp attorneys as soon as possible.

Don’t make the mistake of pursuing your claim alone, as doing so could put your rights at risk. Instead, get help from an experienced Kentucky workers’ compensation attorney at Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer. Our attorneys can pursue your claim, both improving your chance of an approved claim for maximum benefits and allowing you to focus on your rest and recovery rather than on the bureaucratic claims process.

Get a Free Case Review with Our Kentucky Workers’ Comp Lawyers

If you’ve been hurt on the job in Kentucky, get help from Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer today. We handle workers’ comp cases with the care and attention they deserve. At our firm, the lawyers you see on TV are the ones who will handle your case.

We are available 24/7 at (877) 809-5352. We are pleased to offer free and confidential consultations so you can learn more about your case and how we can help you.

Why free consultations? We want you to be able to discuss your case with an attorney at no financial risk to you. We will discuss your work injury and how it has affected your daily life, offering you the legal guidance you need as we explore your options under Kentucky workers’ comp law. We will answer all of your questions, address your concerns, and advise you on your rights.