Year: 2024
If you have been injured while traveling for work in Kentucky, you may qualify for workers’ compensation benefits. You should contact a knowledgeable workers’ compensation lawyer to understand your rights. Workers’ compensation coverage provides medical care and monetary payments when an injured employee cannot work due to a work-related injury or occupational disease. In most […]
Any physical assault, harassment, act of intimidation, or other threatening behavior at a work site may constitute workplace violence under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s definition. Employers are legally obligated to implement and enforce workplace violence prevention programs and take reasonable steps to maintain a safe workplace. Many workers who assault a fellow employee […]
Hurt in a Motorcycle Crash in Kentucky? Busting Lawyer Myths & Getting the Right Help. After a motorcycle crash and injuries, you are focused on regaining your health and maybe getting back on the bike. You are not interested in a lawsuit or fighting with insurance companies. However, if your injuries from the motorcycle accident […]
Few things are more shocking and frightening than being told that your child has been hit by a car. While your first need is to get help and comfort your child, even amidst the chaos, there are steps to take to protect your and your child’s rights. If someone has acted negligently and your child […]
The legal world has a language all its own. It is important to understand basic legal terms, especially if you are involved in legal action. First of all, it is helpful to know the difference between the plaintiff and defendant in a personal injury case. The personal injury lawyers of Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer […]
Kentucky requires most employers to provide workers’ compensation insurance coverage for their employees. But the requirement ends there. If you work for a company as an independent contractor, the company typically does not have a workers’ compensation obligation to you. However, some businesses misclassify employees as 1099 workers to avoid paying them benefits. If you […]
If you get hurt in a car accident because of someone else’s wrongdoing, you might receive an offer from their insurance company to settle the matter. If this happens, remember that the insurance company’s initial settlement offer is usually not the best one you can get. You have the right to negotiate for fair compensation. […]
Workers’ compensation adjuster giving you trouble? We covered this article to show you what to do. When you file for workers’ compensation benefits in Kentucky, your case file goes to a workers’ compensation claims adjuster employed by your employer’s insurance carrier. Their duties include determining the quality of individual claims and initiating and controlling the […]
Kentucky law strictly prohibits firing an employee because they have sought workers’ compensation benefits. However, many workers do not realize that an employer may legally eliminate an injured employee’s position while they are on workers’ compensation. Workers’ compensation aims to support injured or ill employees until they return to work or provide disability benefits if […]
Filing a Kentucky car accident claim can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when you are coping with the pain of significant injuries. Daily tasks can be stressful enough, not to mention the headache caused by dealing with insurance companies. An experienced personal injury attorney can deal with the insurance adjusters and handle the car accident […]