If you work in the construction industry, you likely come across many different hazards while performing your job duties. Many construction workers become hurt after falling down or an object strikes them. Dangerous machinery and toxic chemicals are other concerns....
Year: 2022
What is PIP insurance?
If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident, you will need the right insurance coverage. Kentucky law requires personal injury protection (PIP) with minimum coverage of $10,000. PIP coverage can be rejected but is otherwise mandatory coverage. Additional PIP...
Unsettling statistics on pedestrian accidents
Whether you walk close to traffic on a daily basis, occasionally walk alongside the road or worry about the safety of your children while they walk around, it is vital to understand the many different risks that pedestrians face. Traffic accidents involving...
Going over statistics on distracted driving
On the road, you could suffer serious injuries if you find yourself in a motor vehicle collision involving a distracted driver. Whether a driver loses focus because of a conversation with someone else in the vehicle or they use their phone behind the wheel, distracted...
What are ways to handle chronic back pain?
Some auto accidents cause pain that lasts no longer than a few days. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A recent car collision may have caused you to feel back pain almost constantly since the incident. You may wonder how to seek relief from your condition....
What are risk factors for bicycle fatalities?
Many people find it convenient to ride a bicycle to work or to run errands. Bicycles also serve as a form of exercise. While riding your bike may be beneficial, it also comes with some risks of bodily harm. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety...
Can you benefit from a return-to-work program?
Returning to work after an injury takes a lot of courage. Your transition may require modifications to your workstation or to the scope of your responsibilities. Collaborating with your employer may give you the support you need to successfully transition back to...
How does a blanket medical authorization affect your claim?
If you are in a serious car accident, you must go to the emergency room for a medical examination. According to Consumer Health Ratings, the average cost just to walk into the ER is more than $1,100. If you need tests, scans, surgical procedures, specialist care or...
Do you have this important auto insurance coverage?
If you have a serious car accident, you expect an insurance company to pay for your injuries and property damage. Because Kentucky law only requires motorists to carry liability insurance, though, this insurance coverage may to run out well before your medical bills...
What can cause falling incidents at work?
Falls at the workplace make up some of the most dangerous and common injury incidents that occur on the job. They can occur from any height in almost any situation, and they can impact any worker from a librarian to a metalsmith. What are the most common causes of...