Have you been hurt in a workplace accident in Kentucky? Do you have questions about whether you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits? One of the most important things for injured workers to do is speak with an experienced work injury attorney to understand their rights. If you have a…
When another person’s negligence or wrongdoing harms you, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your losses. This compensation awarded by a judge or jury is known as damages. Obtaining compensation is the goal of a personal injury case. Damages are intended to help you recover from the financial…
A current highway reconfiguration trend in Kentucky is to restripe a four-lane street that has two lanes in each direction to create a three-lane street with one travel lane in each direction and a center left-turn lane. This change may lead to fewer rear-end collisions and left-turn crashes due to…
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety reports 813 traffic fatalities in 2023, a 9.2% increase from 744 deaths in motor vehicle accidents in Kentucky the previous year, according to federal statistics. That’s more than two deaths every day in 2023. Some of the worst car accidents make headlines. Most are…
Construction workers perform some of the most dangerous jobs in the Kentucky economy. Building sites are full of potential hazards. Construction accidents often lead to serious or fatal injuries. If you have been injured in a construction accident, you may be eligible to seek significant compensation for your injuries. If…
Were you recently involved in a car accident that injured your shoulder? If someone else caused the crash, their auto insurance company could owe you compensation for the medical expenses related to your shoulder injury and the pain you’ve endured. An experienced personal injury attorney can help you file a…
Workers’ compensation is a state-administered no-fault insurance program designed to compensate employees who suffer disabling work-related injuries or illnesses arising out of their employment. Workers’ comp pays all of an eligible employee’s medical bills from a work-related injury plus wage-replacement benefits, typically amounting to two-thirds of their average weekly wages….
Kentucky Accident Victims: How a Lawyer Protects Your Rights & Gets You Results An accident resulting from someone else’s careless actions, like a car crash, slip-and-fall accident, or dog bite, can upend your life in a heartbeat. Recovering from your injuries can take a severe physical, emotional, and financial toll….
If you are dealing with injuries from a car accident, taking care of your medical issues and trying to file a claim for compensation afterward can be overwhelming. Understanding your legal options is important. That is why the attorneys at Morgan, Collins Yeast & Salyer encourage you to schedule a free…
It is important for employers in Kentucky to understand KY workers’ compensation law and to stay updated on changes. Workers’ compensation insurance provides medical care and monetary benefits when an employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or occupational disease. In exchange for providing benefits for employees, workers’ comp…
