Workplace Injuries

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...

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...

When suffering an injury at work, you should always know what steps to take next. If you fail to do the right thing, you could put your workers’ compensation claim at risk. If you work for the state, you have the same rights to workers’ compensation as any other...

Motor vehicle collisions caused one-third of worker deaths in Kentucky, according to the Kentucky FACE Program 2020 annual report. The trade, transportation and utility industries accounted for the most worker deaths. These numbers were similar to the statistics...

While the scaffolding you walk on may first appear to not have any issues, you may still be at risk for serious injuries during your workday. A poorly constructed platform or a lack of safety precautions can lead to a raised scaffold collapsing and harming...

If you sustain an injury on the job, you can likely recover some sort of compensation from your employer. In most cases, the law entitles you to workers’ compensation benefits. If it does, you will unlikely be able to recover compensation via a lawsuit. There are...

Whether you work in the construction industry, an office or any other environment, you need to recognize the various risks you face on the job. Every year, thousands of people suffer serious injuries on job sites across Kentucky, some of which prevent them from...