Lift trucks, commonly known as forklifts, are specialized industrial vehicles used to lift and move boxes, crates, and pallets of goods over short distances. In addition to standard forklifts, the category of powered industrial trucks includes order picker machines and electric platform trucks. Forklifts are used around warehouses, loading platforms,…
Has your workers’ compensation claim been denied after you were injured on the job in Lexington? If so, you may be wondering about the reasons for the denial and whether you can do anything about it. At Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer, we understand the common reasons that workers’ compensation…
After someone is in a car accident, they may file an insurance claim to recover money to defray the cost of their medical bills, car repairs, and more, depending on the insurance coverage. A person injured in a crash typically seeks compensation from the at-fault driver’s auto liability insurance. When…
Car accidents involving more than two vehicles are among the most severe types of accidents that occur on Kentucky roads. Not only does having more vehicles involved in a crash increase the number of potential injuries, multi-car accidents often result in more serious injuries. Another complication of multi-car crashes is…
We are delighted to share the news that our founding partner McKinnley Morgan has been selected for induction into the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Hall of Fame Class of 2022. The Workers’ Compensation Hall of Fame honors attorneys, doctors, court reporters, administrative law judges, and others who have made significant contributions…
Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is proud to sponsor Radio Lex. Their programming is created by more than their 160 friends and neighbors—volunteers who produce thousands of hours of original, hyper-local content each year in English on WLXU 93.9 FM and in Spanish on WLXL95.7 FM. Visit their website to…
Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer is proud to sponsor the Kentucky Senior Games. The Kentucky Senior Games (KSG) is a member of the National Senior Games Association (NSGA). The NSGA is a non-profit, corporation dedicated to promoting healthy and active lifestyles for athletes age 50 and over. Learn more here.
The onset of winter weather makes many of the potential hazards of negligent property maintenance more dangerous. From walkways covered by snow to icy parking lots to slipper steps and entrances, property owners need to take care in winter to protect visitors, tenants, and customers from property hazards. When property…
The Time Change Increases Fatal Accidents Daylight Savings Time (DST) has been a grievance to millions of people around the world for over a century. Originally created during WWI as a way to conserve energy throughout the year, the act of rolling your clocks forward and back an hour during…
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) describes the construction industry as a “high hazard industry” that may expose workers to such dangers as falling from rooftops, being struck by heavy equipment, electrocutions, and more. Construction site accidents are usually caused by unsafe working conditions, faulty equipment, lack of…
