[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"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\u2019 compensation benefits even after being laid off.","name":"Can I get workers\u2019 comp benefits after a layoff? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"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.","name":"Can I get workers\u2019 comp after a car accident at work? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"What is light duty? Answer","text":"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\u2019 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 work does not impose requirements that go beyond your present abilities.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"How much is a workers\u2019 comp case worth in Kentucky? Answer","text":"Every workers\u2019 compensation case is unique. How much you get in a lump sum workers\u2019 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 should be, please contact us for a free consultation.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Are warehouse workers entitled to workers\u2019 comp? Answer","text":"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.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Can steelworkers get workers\u2019 comp benefits? Answer","text":"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\u2019 compensation injuries for harm suffered on the job.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"When should I talk to a lawyer about my industrial injury claim? Answer","text":"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.","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Kentucky law allows permanent total disability benefits if you are unable to work.","name":"What if I am never able to return to any type of work because of injury? Answer","@id":"https:\/\/www.kentuckycourage.com\/workers-compensation-attorneys\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","text":"Between Social Security and workers\u2019 comp temporary total disability benefits, you are entitled to receive no more than 80 percent of your highest year\u2019s 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.  Similarly, the DWC will reduce your ongoing benefits based on your Social Security benefits.  Applying for Social Security benefits is ideal if you know you will be disabled for at least one year. Call Morgan, Collins, Yeast & Salyer if you have questions about either program.","name":"Can I draw Social Security benefits at the same time as I am drawing temporary total disability from worker\u2019s comp? 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