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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 only familiar to the grieving […]
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 you are a construction worker […]
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 shoulder injury claim and demand […]
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. The objective of Kentucky’s workers’ […]
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. Don’t lose heart — under […]
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 consultation if you’ve been the […]
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 law shields businesses from liability […]
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 […]