In many cases, a worker who has suffered a traumatic physical injury on the job suffers related psychological harm as well. How a worker may react to physical trauma – a deep cut, electrical shock, fall from great height, or loss of a limb – differs for each individual. But…
Warehouse workers and material movers employed in warehouses that are part of wholesale and retail operations shelve and retrieve freight, stock or other materials. Warehouse employees may work on elevated loading docks and around conveyors, forklifts, and electrical systems common to industrial settings. Warehouse workers lift and carry heavy objects….
Under Kentucky’s workers’ compensation laws, a worker who has been injured on the job or developed a work-related illness may receive paid medical care. All medical payments are the responsibility of the employer and are usually handled by a workers’ compensation insurance administrator. The injured worker is not required to…
A head injury may cause longer-term brain damage than previously thought and make it dangerous to drive a car even after concussion symptoms have subsided, a recent study of college students says. Most people do not know what to do after a concussion or if they are experiencing concussion symptoms….
Could Kentucky adopt a tougher law restricting texting or using cell phones while behind the wheel of a car this year? State Rep. James Tipton of Taylorsville has introduced a bill to do so, and he has six co-sponsors, according to the Louisville Courier Journal. If the “Phone-Down Kentucky Act”…
If you’re receiving Kentucky workers’ compensation benefits and are thinking about moving out of state, you may be wondering if you can take your benefits with you. It’s an understandable concern, particularly if the benefits account for a significant portion of your current income. If you are considering moving out…
Sections of roads and highways undergoing repairs or improvements may be designated temporarily as construction zones. These areas are configured to allow workers to complete road improvements while permitting traffic to pass through an area. Unfortunately, construction zones are dangerous places with workers on foot, heavy equipment, and motorists moving…
Kentucky established an official mediation program for workers’ compensation claims in 2020. This followed two years of informal claim mediation that the Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s Department of Workers’ Claims says received a positive response. If you have suffered a workplace injury in Kentucky and your employer has objections to your…
Workers who are off the job because of an injury might think that getting away from home for a few days would be good for them mentally as well as physically. But taking a vacation while you are recovering from injuries and cannot work might raise a few eyebrows, especially…
Were you hit and injured by a driver who was talking on the phone, eating or drinking, or focused on something besides driving? Distracted driving is a leading cause of car accidents in Kentucky and across the U.S. If a distracted driver caused you harm, you have the right to…
