Year: 2022
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 in close proximity. While barricades, […]
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’ comp claim, mediation may […]
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 if your employer is paying […]
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 seek fair compensation for your […]
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, cargo bays, and large retail […]
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 claims are denied. Let our […]
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 there is a dispute about […]
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 they make determining liability in […]
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 to Kentucky’s workers’ compensation system […]
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