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Yes. We have a list of helpful contacts: Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer (877) 809-5352 Kentucky State Police (502) 782-1800 Lexington Police Department 859-258-3600
After a layoff or Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) notice, you can still be entitled to benefits for your injury on the job. Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer has helped many workers obtain workers’ compensation benefits even after being laid off.
Yes. Motor vehicle accidents are a very common cause of injuries on the job, among those who travel frequently and even those who do not. Car crashes on the routine commute to or from your primary place of business, however, are not compensable.
When a doctor approves a plan for light or reduced duty work, the employee is often obligated to accept the assignment. Light duty might be an excuse to decrease workers’ compensation benefits, however. You will want to speak to a lawyer about ensuring that you are truly ready for light duty and that light duty […]
Every workers’ compensation case is unique. How much you get in a lump sum workers’ comp settlement depends on many factors, including: Your age Your education level Your average weekly wage Your ability to return to work The severity of your impairment To discuss the specifics of your case and what a fair settlement amount […]
Warehouse and other transportation workers are entitled to safe workspaces, and thus compensation benefits, even though they may occasionally or regularly work in difficult or dangerous circumstances.
Steelworkers have jobs that can require them to use very complex and sensitive heavy equipment in highly controlled settings. Accidents can still occur, and workers have the right to seek workers’ compensation injuries for harm suffered on the job.
The sooner, the better. There are specific deadlines and time limits that must be met when filing your claim. So our attorneys will want to begin investing your case, documenting your injuries, and working on your claim immediately.
Kentucky law allows permanent total disability benefits if you are unable to work.
Between Social Security and workers’ comp temporary total disability benefits, you are entitled to receive no more than 80 percent of your highest year’s earnings or your time loss compensation or pension rate, whichever is higher. Social Security will reduce any retroactive benefits based on the wages you were receiving from the temporary total disability. […]